Hempstead County, AR: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Hempstead County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hempstead County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

Hempstead County ranks 7th in Arkansas out of 75 counties for total production of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 3,218,290.01 of the county's 3,218,290.01 megawatt hours coming from those sources.

Hempstead County uses only 10.34% of the electricity produced in the county.

The largest electricity provider in Hempstead County by number of customers is Entergy Arkansas.

Hempstead County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 23.17% below the nationwide average price, at 12.31 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.

Emitting 299,770,008.7 kilograms of CO2 gases, Hempstead County has the 911th highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in the US and 18th worst in the state.

Hempstead County has a population of 20,352 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    332,804 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.35 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,218,290 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,218,290 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    158.13 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    299,770,009 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    14,729.27 kg

Recent Energy News in Hope

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Hope Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.4¢ per kWh

  • 1.32% higher than last month
  • 3.8% lower than February last year
  • 6.28% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 30.02% lower than the US average
  • 84th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 70 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 359 since February last year
  • 4,549th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 272 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 67 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.3¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% lower than last month
  • 1.81% lower than February last year
  • 3.48% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 27.37% lower than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 337 since February last year
  • 4,409th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 645 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,457 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$124.22 per month

  • 8.45% lower than last month
  • 3.04% higher than February last year
  • 15.63% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 0.92% lower than the US average
  • 136th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 61 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 48 since February last year
  • 13,370th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,274 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,388 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$122.04 per month

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 4.28% lower than February last year
  • 9.93% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 7.92% lower than the US average
  • 86th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since February last year
  • 10,642nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 45 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 820 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.5¢ per kWh

  • 2.22% higher than last month
  • 5.03% lower than February last year
  • 11.64% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 30.23% lower than the US average
  • 75th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since February last year
  • 4,623rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 169 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 123 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.42% lower than last month
  • 3.01% lower than February last year
  • 6.21% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 30.17% lower than the US average
  • 84th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 351 since February last year
  • 4,108th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 91 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,554 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$425.26 per month

  • 2.21% lower than last month
  • 5.56% lower than February last year
  • 7.64% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 74.58% lower than the US average
  • 156th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 366 since February last year
  • 8,276th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,765 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,091 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$505.28 per month

  • 0.41% lower than last month
  • 7.89% lower than February last year
  • 0.68% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 69.24% lower than the US average
  • 176th in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 349 since February last year
  • 10,951st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,003 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

5.69¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 17.96% lower than February last year
  • 12.33% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 42.26% lower than the US average
  • 82nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 386 since February last year
  • 4,807th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 743 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,885 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.7¢ per kWh

  • 1.53% lower than last month
  • 12.24% lower than February last year
  • 3.29% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 34.35% lower than the US average
  • 132nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 328 since February last year
  • 4,482nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 661 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,842 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$4,124.23 per month

  • 0.13% higher than last month
  • 30.79% lower than February last year
  • 35.76% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 86.55% lower than the US average
  • 452nd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 8,312th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 226 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,461 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$5,915.75 per month

  • 2.52% lower than last month
  • 24.56% lower than February last year
  • 24.38% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 82.65% lower than the US average
  • 453rd in the state out of 618 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 8,776th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 99 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since February last year

Hope, AR Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Hope is approximately 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.92% higher than the average state rate of 12.19 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Hope Water & Light. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Hope average is 5.35% lower at $130.89 per month.

Releasing 67,203,054.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hope is the 43rd highest out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Hope has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hope

Hope residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.263/kWh$0.084/kWh$329.81/mo.$70.98/mo.
177th12.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hope
129th$130.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hope Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hope, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED13.14141.987,854,751.261,032,303,461
Hope Water & LightBUNDLED13.79130.1365,9919,099,000
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.54159.77374,77147,002,100
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

Blevins, AR Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Blevins is approximately 12.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.87% higher than the average state rate of 12.19 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Entergy Arkansas. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $131.15. This is 0.32% below the Arkansas average of $131.56.

Releasing 2,558,340.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blevins is the 367th highest out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Blevins has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blevins

Blevins residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.263/kWh$0.084/kWh$329.81/mo.$70.98/mo.
119th12.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blevins
138th$131.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blevins Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blevins, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED13.14141.987,854,751.261,032,303,461
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.54159.77374,77147,002,100
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

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Perrytown, AR Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Perrytown is approximately 12.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.87% higher than the average state rate of 12.19 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Entergy Arkansas. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $131.15. This is 0.32% below the Arkansas average of $131.56.

Releasing 2,386,789.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Perrytown is the 378th highest out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 7,458.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Perrytown has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Perrytown

Perrytown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.263/kWh$0.084/kWh$329.81/mo.$70.98/mo.
111th12.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Perrytown
132nd$131.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Perrytown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Perrytown, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED13.14141.987,854,751.261,032,303,461
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.54159.77374,77147,002,100
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.21100.031,050,276.25117,785,022

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Electricity Production in Hempstead County, Arkansas

Power Plants in Hempstead County, Arkansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hempstead County AR Coal 3,148,512.012,860,764,478.23908.61
Hempstead County AR Natural Gas 69,77838,078,243.7545.71

Hempstead County, Arkansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 18th worst ranked county out of 75 counties in the state, Hempstead County releases 299,770,008.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county averages 14,729.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Coal makes up 97.40% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Hempstead County. Hempstead County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 9th most in Arkansas.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
97.40%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
2.60%

Hempstead County, Arkansas Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Hempstead County include Entergy Arkansas, Southwestern Electric Power Company, and Hope Water & Light Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Arkansas has some of the best laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Hempstead County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 5.28% of electricity generated. The nationwide average is 2.87%, resulting in Hempstead County having a rank of 2082nd best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Hempstead County:

  • Blevins, Arkansas:
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
  • Fulton, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
  • Hope, Arkansas:
    • Hope Water & Light: 24.97%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 25.01%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 25.01%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 25.01%
  • McCaskill, Arkansas:
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
  • McNab, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
  • Oakhaven, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
  • Ozan, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
  • Patmos, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
  • Perrytown, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
  • Washington, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 33.33%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 33.33%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 33.33%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

The largest electricity company in Hempstead County, Arkansas by total customer count is Entergy Arkansas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Entergy Arkansas11,952
2Southwestern Electric Power Company9,394
3Hope Water & Light6,908
4Southwest Arkansas Electric5,377

How many electric companies offer service in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

Hempstead County, Arkansas is home to 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

How many power plants are located in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

Hempstead County, Arkansas has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-03-14