Electricity rates in Oakdale, LA
Oakdale (7,710 people, Allen County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Cleco Power pay about 14.62¢/kWh, 13% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Oakdale
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Beauregard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.58¢ | $174 | 40K | 712 |
Power outages in Allen County right now
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Outage history in Allen County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,395 | 593 |
| Days with outages | 111 | 121 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,599 (52.9%) | 2,897 (16%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-05-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,395 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glenmora 14.6¢
- Pine Prairie 14.6¢
- Oberlin 14.6¢
- Mamou 14.6¢
- Basile 14.6¢
- Elton 14.6¢
- Lecompte 14.6¢
- Ville Platte 14.6¢
- Woodworth 14.6¢
- Kinder 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 71463
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakdale?
Most homes in Oakdale get power from Cleco Power, where residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Oakdale: Beauregard Electric Co-op (13.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oakdale?
About $182 a month, based on 1,245 kWh a month (the average for Cleco Power customers) at 14.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Oakdale, LA?
2 utilities serve Oakdale's ZIP codes: Cleco Power, Beauregard Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oakdale?
In 2025, customers in Allen County averaged 9 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 121 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-07, when 2,897 customers (16%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.