Electricity rates in Benton, LA
Benton (2,015 people, Bossier County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Louisiana pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 5% less than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Benton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.39¢ | $169 | 207K | 451 |
| Claiborne Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.76¢ | $158 | 21K | — |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.25¢ | $133 | 8,485 | 811 |
Power outages in Bossier County right now
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Outage history in Bossier County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 758 | 439 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 81 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,565 (14.4%) | 23,974 (25.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-09 | 2025-04-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (758 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shreveport 14.4¢
- Blanchard 14.4¢
- Red Chute 14.4¢
- Bossier City 14.4¢
- Eastwood 14.4¢
- Haughton 12.3¢
- Vivian 14.4¢
- Greenwood 14.4¢
- Cullen 12.3¢
- Springhill 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 71006
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Benton?
Most homes in Benton 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 Benton: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (14.39¢), Claiborne Electric Co-op (13.76¢), Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (10.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Benton?
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 Benton, LA?
4 utilities serve Benton's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Southwestern Electric Power Co., Claiborne Electric Co-op, Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Benton?
In 2025, customers in Bossier County averaged 7 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 81 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-26, when 23,974 customers (25.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.