Electricity rates in Van Buren, AR
Van Buren (23,081 people, Crawford County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. pay about 11.63¢/kWh, 13% less than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Van Buren
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $121 | 59K | 217 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $159 | 55K | 322 |
Power outages in Crawford County right now
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Outage history in Crawford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 449 | 223 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,871 (24.5%) | 3,154 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-24 | 2025-04-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (449 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fort Smith 11.6¢
- Alma 11.6¢
- Barling 11.6¢
- Cedarville 14.1¢
- Lavaca 11.6¢
- Greenwood 11.6¢
- Mulberry 14.1¢
- Charleston 11.6¢
- Mansfield 14.1¢
- Ozark 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72956, 72957
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Van Buren?
Most homes in Van Buren get power from Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Van Buren: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (14.10¢), Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Van Buren?
About $121 a month, based on 1,037 kWh a month (the average for Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 11.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Van Buren, AR?
3 utilities serve Van Buren's ZIP codes: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Southwestern Electric Power Co., Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Van Buren?
In 2025, customers in Crawford County averaged 3 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-04, when 3,154 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.