Electricity rates in Houma, LA
Houma (34,287 people, Terrebonne 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 Houma
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 12.66¢ | $160 | 17K | 176 |
| Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't | Municipal utility | 11.09¢ | $142 | 11K | — |
Power outages in Terrebonne County right now
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Outage history in Terrebonne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,013 | 146 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,703 (63.3%) | 3,774 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-04-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,013 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bayou Cane 12.3¢
- Presquille 12.3¢
- Bourg 12.3¢
- Gray 12.3¢
- Lockport Heights 12.3¢
- Lockport 12.3¢
- Schriever 12.3¢
- Raceland 12.3¢
- Mathews 12.3¢
- Montegut 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 70360, 70361, 70363, 70364
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Houma?
Most homes in Houma 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 Houma: South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association (12.66¢), Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't (11.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Houma?
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 Houma, LA?
3 utilities serve Houma's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, South Louisiana Electric Co-op Association, Terrebonne Parish Consol Gov't. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Houma?
In 2025, customers in Terrebonne County averaged 2 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 3,774 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.