Electricity rates in Springdale, AR
Springdale (77,859 people, Washington County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 14.10¢/kWh, 5% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Springdale
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $151 | 105K | 224 |
| Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $146 | 74K | 676 |
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.32¢ | $145 | 4,898 | 206 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 154 | 264 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,976 (14.7%) | 24,668 (16.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (154 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bethel Heights 14.1¢
- Johnson 14.1¢
- Lowell 14.1¢
- Tontitown 14.1¢
- Elm Springs 14.1¢
- Cave Springs 14.1¢
- Fayetteville 14.1¢
- Goshen 14.4¢
- Rogers 14.1¢
- Prairie Creek 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 72762, 72764, 72765, 72766
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Springdale?
Most homes in Springdale get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.10¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Springdale: Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (13.93¢), Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. (14.36¢), Empire District Electric Co. (15.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Springdale?
About $125 a month, based on 890 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 14.10¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Springdale, AR?
4 utilities serve Springdale's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Carroll Electric Co-op Corp., Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp., Empire District Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Springdale?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 4 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-20, when 24,668 customers (16.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.