Electricity rates in Minden, LA
Minden (12,690 people, Webster 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 Minden
| 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 | — |
Power outages in Webster County right now
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Outage history in Webster County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 822 | 552 |
| Days with outages | 89 | 87 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,355 (12.5%) | 3,648 (19.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (822 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sibley 12.3¢
- Haughton 12.3¢
- Eastwood 14.4¢
- Homer 12.3¢
- Red Chute 14.4¢
- Ringgold 12.3¢
- Arcadia 12.3¢
- Haynesville 12.3¢
- Cullen 12.3¢
- Bossier City 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 71055, 71058
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Minden?
Most homes in Minden 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 Minden: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (14.39¢), Claiborne Electric Co-op (13.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Minden?
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 Minden, LA?
3 utilities serve Minden's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Southwestern Electric Power Co., Claiborne Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Minden?
In 2025, customers in Webster County averaged 9 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 87 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 3,648 customers (19.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.