Electricity rates in Southside, AR
Southside (2,231 people, Independence County) is served by Entergy Arkansas. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Southside
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
Power outages in Independence County right now
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Outage history in Independence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 313 | 332 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,015 (51.9%) | 2,238 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-25 | 2025-08-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (313 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Batesville 14.0¢
- Newark 14.0¢
- Cave City 14.0¢
- Newport 14.0¢
- Diaz 14.0¢
- Tuckerman 14.0¢
- Heber Springs 14.0¢
- Bald Knob 14.0¢
- Judsonia 14.0¢
- Melbourne 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72501, 72527, 72575
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Southside?
Most homes in Southside 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Southside?
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 Southside, AR?
Entergy Arkansas serves Southside.
How often does the power go out in Southside?
In 2025, customers in Independence County averaged 5 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-02, when 2,238 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.