Electricity rates in Saint Joseph, LA
Saint Joseph (1,176 people, Tensas 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 Saint Joseph
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor-owned utility | 12.34¢ | $152 | 962K | 253 |
| Concordia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $133 | 12K | — |
| Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.57¢ | $165 | 12K | 265 |
Power outages in Tensas County right now
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Outage history in Tensas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,475 | 3,090 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,384 (149%) | 1,401 (87.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-13 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2,475 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newellton 12.3¢
- Vidalia 12.3¢
- Ferriday 12.3¢
- Minorca 12.3¢
- West Ferriday 12.3¢
- Winnsboro 12.3¢
- Tallulah 12.3¢
- Jonesville 12.3¢
- Delhi 12.3¢
- Monticello 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 71366
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint Joseph?
Most homes in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph: Concordia Electric Co-op (13.59¢), Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op (11.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint Joseph?
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 Saint Joseph, LA?
3 utilities serve Saint Joseph's ZIP codes: Entergy Louisiana, Concordia Electric Co-op, Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saint Joseph?
In 2025, customers in Tensas County averaged 51 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 1,401 customers (87.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.