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Electricity rates in Scott, LA

Typical rate
11.96¢
Southwest Louisiana E M C
Est. monthly bill
$168
1,404 kWh/month
vs. Louisiana
-8%
state 12.99¢
Outage time (2025)
5 hr 47 min
Lafayette County avg

Scott (9,018 people, Lafayette County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Southwest Louisiana E M C pay about 11.96¢/kWh, 8% less than the Louisiana average.

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Electric companies serving Scott

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
Southwest Louisiana E M CElectric cooperative11.96¢$168110K232
City of LafayetteMunicipal utility11.89¢$14461K30

Power outages in Lafayette County right now

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Outage history in Lafayette County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer388347
Days with outages6640
Most customers out at once26,337 (19.1%)13,014 (9.5%)
Worst day2024-05-142025-01-21

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan265
  • Feb5
  • Mar13
  • Apr7
  • May14
  • Jun11
  • Jul9
  • Aug4
  • Sep7
  • Oct5
  • Nov4
  • Dec4

Less outage time than 2024 (388 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.

Nearby cities

ZIP codes: 70583

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Scott?

Most homes in Scott get power from Southwest Louisiana E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 11.96¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Scott: City of Lafayette (11.89¢).

What is the average electric bill in Scott?

About $168 a month, based on 1,404 kWh a month (the average for Southwest Louisiana E M C customers) at 11.96¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.

Who is the electric company in Scott, LA?

2 utilities serve Scott's ZIP codes: Southwest Louisiana E M C, City of Lafayette. Which one serves you depends on your street address.

How often does the power go out in Scott?

In 2025, customers in Lafayette County averaged 5 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-21, when 13,014 customers (9.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.