Desha County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Desha County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

Desha County is ranked as the 2223rd largest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the nation with 187,269.89 megawatt hours being used by residents who live there.

Desha County has no electricity generation plants and must import all of the electricity consumed in the county.

The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 14.46 cents, while residents of Desha County enjoy an average rate that is 21.17% less at 11.40 cents per kilowatt hour.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Desha County is 3.68% lower than the state average and 5.20% lower than the nationwide average.

With a population of 11,395 citizens, Desha County is the 58th largest county in Arkansas.

Desha County is ranked 672nd out of 3221 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per person. The county emits 7,838.35 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    187,270 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.43 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    89,317,945 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,838.35 kg

Dumas, AR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Dumas home spend, on average, 11.48 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.03% less than Arkansas' average price of 11.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 165th out of 626 cities in Arkansas for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Entergy Arkansas. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $129.86, while the Dumas average is 1.83% lower at $127.48 per month.

Dumas is the 83rd highest ranked city in Arkansas out of 626 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 31,361,219.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 360th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 65,754 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dumas

Dumas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.087/kWh$194.04/mo.$72.07/mo.
165th11.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dumas
290th$127.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dumas Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dumas, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED11.48127.488,028,691922,011,643

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McGehee, AR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call McGehee home spend, on average, 11.48 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.03% less than Arkansas' average price of 11.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 165th out of 626 cities in Arkansas for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Entergy Arkansas. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $129.86, while the McGehee average is 1.83% lower at $127.48 per month.

McGehee is the 85th highest ranked city in Arkansas out of 626 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 30,169,791.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 33rd worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 63,255.97 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McGehee

McGehee residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.087/kWh$194.04/mo.$72.07/mo.
165th11.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of McGehee
290th$127.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for McGehee Residents

Electric Companies With Service in McGehee, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED11.48127.488,028,691922,011,643

Arkansas City, AR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Arkansas City home spend, on average, 11.48 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.03% less than Arkansas' average price of 11.49 cents, resulting in the city ranking 165th out of 626 cities in Arkansas for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Entergy Arkansas. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $127.48. This is 1.83% lower than the nationwide average bill of $129.86.

Arkansas City is the 333rd highest ranked city in Arkansas out of 626 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 2,947,217.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 33rd worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 6,179.33 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arkansas City

Arkansas City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.087/kWh$194.04/mo.$72.07/mo.
165th11.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arkansas City
290th$127.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Arkansas City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Arkansas City, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy ArkansasBUNDLED11.48127.488,028,691922,011,643

Desha County, Arkansas Details

Desha County, Arkansas Net Metering

Of the 2 electric companies in Desha County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has some of the best net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Desha County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 6.26% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a United States average energy loss of 2.76%, Desha County is ranked as the 2564th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Desha County, Arkansas

Providers In Each City in Desha County:

  • Arkansas City, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 100.00%
  • Dumas, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 100.00%
  • McGehee, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 100.00%
  • Mitchellville, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 100.00%
  • Reed, Arkansas:
    • C & L Electric: 22.19%
    • Entergy Arkansas: 77.81%
  • Tillar, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 58.97%
    • C & L Electric: 41.03%
  • Watson, Arkansas:
    • Entergy Arkansas: 50.00%
    • C & L Electric: 50.00%

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

FAQ

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

Desha County, Arkansas has 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

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

By total customer count, Entergy Arkansas is the largest electricity company in Desha County, Arkansas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Desha County, Arkansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Entergy Arkansas12,965
2C & L Electric2,997

Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-10-24