Electricity rates in Mena, AR
Mena (5,653 people, Polk County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Mena
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $159 | 55K | 322 |
| South Central Ark El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.79¢ | $165 | 9,447 | — |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 88 | 123 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,401 (12.1%) | 1,393 (12%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-17 | 2025-04-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (88 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waldron 14.0¢
- Mansfield 14.1¢
- Mount Ida 14.0¢
- Dierks 14.1¢
- De Queen 14.1¢
- Booneville 14.0¢
- Glenwood 14.0¢
- Greenwood 11.6¢
- Horatio 14.1¢
- Murfreesboro 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 71953
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mena?
Most homes in Mena get power from Entergy Arkansas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Mena: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (14.10¢), Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. (14.38¢), South Central Ark El Co-op (16.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mena?
About $152 a month, based on 1,085 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Arkansas customers) at 13.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mena, AR?
4 utilities serve Mena's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, Southwestern Electric Power Co., Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp., South Central Ark El Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mena?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 2 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-09, when 1,393 customers (12%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.