Electricity rates in West Helena, AR
West Helena (7,679 people, Phillips County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving West Helena
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.09¢ | $157 | 12K | 45 |
Power outages in Phillips County right now
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Outage history in Phillips County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 452 | 827 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,162 (11.9%) | 4,313 (44.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-09 | 2025-05-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (452 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Helena 14.0¢
- Helena-West Helena 14.0¢
- Marvell 14.0¢
- Marianna 14.0¢
- Hughes 14.0¢
- Forrest City 14.0¢
- Brinkley 14.0¢
- Clarendon 14.0¢
- De Witt 14.0¢
- Wynne 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72390
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Helena?
Most homes in West Helena 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of West Helena: Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Helena?
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 West Helena, AR?
2 utilities serve West Helena's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Helena?
In 2025, customers in Phillips County averaged 13 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-25, when 4,313 customers (44.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.