Electricity rates in West Fork, AR
West Fork (2,543 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 West Fork
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $146 | 74K | 676 |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $121 | 59K | 217 |
| Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $159 | 55K | 322 |
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
- Greenland 14.1¢
- Prairie Grove 14.1¢
- Farmington 14.1¢
- Fayetteville 14.1¢
- Elkins 14.1¢
- Lincoln 14.1¢
- Johnson 14.1¢
- Goshen 14.4¢
- Tontitown 14.1¢
- Springdale 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 72774
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Fork?
Most homes in West Fork 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 West Fork: Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. (14.36¢), Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. (11.63¢), Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Fork?
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 West Fork, AR?
4 utilities serve West Fork's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp., Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Fork?
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.