Electricity rates in Sulphur Springs, AR
Sulphur Springs (1,101 people, Benton County) is served by 3 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 Sulphur Springs
| 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 |
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.32¢ | $145 | 4,898 | 206 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
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Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,128 | 173 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 74,812 (60.5%) | 14,503 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,128 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- White Hall 14.0¢
- Pine Bluff 14.0¢
- Rison 14.0¢
- Sheridan 14.0¢
- Redfield 14.0¢
- Star City 14.0¢
- England 14.0¢
- East End 14.0¢
- Wrightsville 14.0¢
- Fordyce 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72768
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sulphur Springs?
Most homes in Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs: Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (13.93¢), Empire District Electric Co. (15.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sulphur Springs?
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 Sulphur Springs, AR?
3 utilities serve Sulphur Springs's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Carroll 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 Sulphur Springs?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 2 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 14,503 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.