Electricity rates in Pocahontas, AR
Pocahontas (6,438 people, Randolph County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Pocahontas
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| Craighead Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.04¢ | $175 | 25K | 500 |
| Clay County Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.10¢ | $140 | 11K | 979 |
Power outages in Randolph County right now
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Outage history in Randolph County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 251 | 337 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,665 (29.8%) | 2,829 (31.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-16 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (251 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Walnut Ridge 14.0¢
- Hoxie 14.0¢
- Corning 14.0¢
- Bono 14.0¢
- Paragould 14.0¢
- Cherokee Village 14.0¢
- Highland 14.0¢
- Jonesboro 14.0¢
- Brookland 14.0¢
- Marmaduke 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72455
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pocahontas?
Most homes in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas: Craighead Electric Co-op Corp. (13.04¢), Clay County Electric Co-op Corp. (15.10¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pocahontas?
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 Pocahontas, AR?
3 utilities serve Pocahontas's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, Craighead Electric Co-op Corp., Clay County Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pocahontas?
In 2025, customers in Randolph County averaged 5 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 2,829 customers (31.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.