Electricity rates in Ruston, LA
Ruston (22,340 people, Lincoln 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 Ruston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| City of Ruston | Municipal utility | 5.81¢ | $54 | 10K | 133 |
| Claiborne Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.76¢ | $158 | 21K | — |
Power outages in Lincoln County right now
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Outage history in Lincoln County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 352 | 241 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,661 (13.8%) | 2,993 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (352 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grambling 12.3¢
- Arcadia 12.3¢
- Jonesboro 12.3¢
- Bernice 12.3¢
- Farmerville 12.3¢
- Claiborne 12.3¢
- Bawcomville 12.3¢
- Brownsville 12.3¢
- West Monroe 12.3¢
- Monroe 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 71270, 71272, 71273
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ruston?
Most homes in Ruston 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 Ruston: City of Ruston (5.81¢), Claiborne Electric Co-op (13.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ruston?
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 Ruston, LA?
3 utilities serve Ruston's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, City of Ruston, Claiborne Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ruston?
In 2025, customers in Lincoln County averaged 4 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 2,993 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.