Electricity rates in Newport, AR
Newport (7,767 people, Jackson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Newport
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.09¢ | $157 | 12K | 45 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 221 | 288 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,352 (16.1%) | 581 (6.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-03-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (221 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 72112
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newport?
Most homes in Newport 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 Newport: Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Newport?
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 Newport, AR?
2 utilities serve Newport's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Newport?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 4 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-02, when 581 customers (6.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.