Electricity rates in Henderson, LA
Henderson (1,740 people, St. Martin County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southwest Louisiana E M C pay about 11.96¢/kWh, 8% less than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Henderson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Louisiana E M C | Electric cooperative | 11.96¢ | $168 | 110K | 232 |
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.27¢ | $184 | 8,254 | 2 |
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
Power outages in St. Martin County right now
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Outage history in St. Martin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,692 | 412 |
| Days with outages | 105 | 112 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,123 (77.6%) | 6,026 (33.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,692 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cecilia 12.0¢
- Breaux Bridge 14.6¢
- Catahoula 12.3¢
- Arnaudville 14.6¢
- Saint Martinville 12.3¢
- Lafayette 11.9¢
- Broussard 14.6¢
- Carencro 12.0¢
- Krotz Springs 12.0¢
- Leonville 12.0¢
ZIP codes: 70517, 70521, 70582
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Henderson?
Most homes in Henderson get power from Southwest Louisiana E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 11.96¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Henderson: Cleco Power (14.62¢), Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp. (15.27¢), Entergy Louisiana (12.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Henderson?
About $168 a month, based on 1,404 kWh a month (the average for Southwest Louisiana E M C customers) at 11.96¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Henderson, LA?
4 utilities serve Henderson's ZIP codes: Southwest Louisiana E M C, Cleco Power, Pointe Coupee Electric Member Corp., Entergy Louisiana. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Henderson?
In 2025, customers in St. Martin County averaged 6 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 112 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 6,026 customers (33.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.