Hempstead County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hempstead County, Arkansas Electricity Overview
Hempstead County ranks 6th in Arkansas out of 75 counties for total production of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 3,261,612.01 of the county's 3,261,612.01 megawatt hours coming from those sources.
152.23 megawatt hours of electricity per person are produced using coal in Hempstead County. This is 49th highest out of 3230 counties in the United States.
The largest supplier in Hempstead County by customer count is Southwestern Electric Power Company.
Hempstead County uses non-renewable sources to generate 160.26 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 4th highest county in Arkansas for non-renewable production per capita.
Natural gas makes up 5.01% of the electricity production in Hempstead County, resulting in a ranking of 7th out of 75 counties in Arkansas for total natural gas generation.
Hempstead County generates 878.35% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the surplus.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
333,378 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.38 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,261,612 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,261,612 MWh
Production per Capita
160.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
297,856,328 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
14,635.24 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hope
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Hope Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.41¢ per kWh
- 2.16% lower than last month
- 2.08% higher than April last year
- 14.34% higher than the Arkansas average
- 14.81% lower than the US average
- 573rd in the state out of 624 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
- 13,098th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,111 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,305 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.05¢ per kWh
- 0.17% higher than last month
- 0.31% higher than April last year
- 14.66% higher than the Arkansas average
- 12.87% lower than the US average
- 569th in the state out of 624 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since April last year
- 13,332nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 792 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$90.47 per month
- 11.42% lower than last month
- 1.66% lower than April last year
- 2.83% lower than the Arkansas average
- 19.76% lower than the US average
- 94th in the state out of 624 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 6,470th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,672 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,757 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$127.44 per month
- 0.1% lower than last month
- 1.47% lower than April last year
- 2.26% lower than the Arkansas average
- 6.35% lower than the US average
- 93rd in the state out of 624 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 41 since April last year
- 12,475th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 66 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 62 since April last year
Hope, AR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Hope is approximately 14.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.66% higher than the average state rate of 12.25 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 0.78 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 51.51 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Hope Water & Light sells an estimated 220,787.56 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 66,716,481.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hope is the 43rd highest out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 7,404.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Hope has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hope
Hope residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hope, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Water & Light | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 127.41 | 63,593.2 | 8,908,456.68 |
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Blevins, AR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Blevins is approximately 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.81% lower than the state's average rate of 12.25 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.94 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 345.55 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. With a population of 343 citizens, the city is the 370th largest city by population in the state.
Releasing 2,539,817.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blevins is the 367th highest out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 7,404.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Blevins has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blevins
Blevins residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blevins, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.19 | 99.44 | 1,048,928.79 | 117,340,696 |
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Perrytown, AR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Perrytown is approximately 12.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.29% higher than the average state rate of 12.25 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.08 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 100.72 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. With a population of 320 citizens, the city is the 381st largest city by population in the state.
Releasing 2,369,508.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Perrytown is the 378th highest out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 7,404.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Perrytown has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Perrytown
Perrytown residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Perrytown, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Arkansas Electric | BUNDLED | 12.74 | 156.44 | 361,153.57 | 46,017,823.01 |
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Electricity Production in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Power Plants in Hempstead County, Arkansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | AR | Coal | 3,112,810.01 | 2,833,681,136.71 | 910.33 | |||
Fulton (AR)Arkansas Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Hempstead County | AR | Natural Gas | 148,802 | 80,401,499.64 | 540.33 |
Hempstead County, Arkansas Details
As the 19th worst ranked county out of 75 counties in the state, Hempstead County releases 297,856,327.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county averages 14,635.24 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 94.99% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Hempstead County. Hempstead County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 6th most in Arkansas.
Providers In Each City in Hempstead County:
- Blevins, Arkansas:
- Southwestern Electric Power Company: 100.00%
- Fulton, Arkansas:
- Southwestern Electric Power Company: 100.00%
- Hope, Arkansas:
- Hope Water & Light: 100.00%
- McCaskill, Arkansas:
- Southwestern Electric Power Company: 100.00%
- McNab, Arkansas:
- Southwest Arkansas Electric: 100.00%
- Oakhaven, Arkansas:
- Southwest Arkansas Electric: 100.00%
- Ozan, Arkansas:
- Southwestern Electric Power Company: 100.00%
- Patmos, Arkansas:
- Southwest Arkansas Electric: 100.00%
- Perrytown, Arkansas:
- Southwest Arkansas Electric: 100.00%
- Washington, Arkansas:
- Southwestern Electric Power Company: 100.00%
* 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 Southwestern Electric Power Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern Electric Power Company | 113,707 |
| 2 | Southwest Arkansas Electric | 7,069 |
| 3 | Hope Water & Light | 6,918 |
How many electric companies offer service in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
Hempstead County, Arkansas is home to 3 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.
