Electricity rates in Amite, LA
Amite (4,640 people, Tangipahoa County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Louisiana pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 5% less than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Amite
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $186 | 111K | 321 |
| Washington-St Tammany E C | Electric cooperative | 11.41¢ | $151 | 51K | 511 |
Power outages in Tangipahoa County right now
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Outage history in Tangipahoa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,749 | 670 |
| Days with outages | 125 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,600 (41.4%) | 8,980 (16.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-07-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,749 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Roseland 12.3¢
- Independence 12.3¢
- Natalbany 12.3¢
- Kentwood 12.3¢
- Hammond 12.3¢
- Albany 12.3¢
- Ponchatoula 12.3¢
- Livingston 14.0¢
- Franklinton 12.3¢
- Killian 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 70422
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Amite?
Most homes in Amite get power from Entergy Louisiana, where residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Amite: Dixie Electric Membership Corp. (13.98¢), Washington-St Tammany E C (11.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Amite?
About $152 a month, based on 1,233 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Louisiana customers) at 12.34¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Amite, LA?
3 utilities serve Amite's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Dixie Electric Membership Corp., Washington-St Tammany E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Amite?
In 2025, customers in Tangipahoa County averaged 11 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-30, when 8,980 customers (16.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.