Polk County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Polk County, AR is $152.68
- The average electricity rate in Polk County, AR is 12.37¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Polk County, AR
The average residential electric bill in Polk County, AR is $152.68 per month. Polk County, AR is the 73rd most expensive county in Arkansas for electricity.
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Polk County, Arkansas Electricity Overview
There was a 1.39% increase in CO2 emissions per capita within the last 12 months in Polk County.
Polk County emitted 145,623,962.31 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 33rd worst polluting county out of 75 counties in Arkansas.
Polk County citizens are accountable for 7,477.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making it the 712th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the United States based on per capita emissions.
The electricity consumed by residents of Polk County is produced in other counties as the county has no power generation plants.
Polk County is ranked as the 35th largest consuming county out of 75 counties in Arkansas with over 300,000 megawatt hours being consumed by customers living there.
Consumers in Polk County pay $152.68 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Arkansas average bill of $132.18.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
328,141 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
145,623,962 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,477.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mena
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Mena Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
12.25¢ per kWh
- 4.92% lower than last month
- 3.52% higher than November last year
- 2.8% lower than the Arkansas average
- 28.11% lower than the US average
- 83rd in the state out of 626 cities
- The state rank has increased by 356 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since November last year
- 3,879th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,363 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 781 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.8¢ per kWh
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 0.42% lower than November last year
- 3.34% lower than the Arkansas average
- 28.46% lower than the US average
- 76th in the state out of 626 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
- 3,310th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 62 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,283 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$81.73 per month
- 13.82% lower than last month
- 0.22% higher than November last year
- 13.91% lower than the Arkansas average
- 30.88% lower than the US average
- 53rd in the state out of 626 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
- 2,187th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,536 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 577 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$106.53 per month
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 3.42% lower than November last year
- 17.32% lower than the Arkansas average
- 25.1% lower than the US average
- 32nd in the state out of 626 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 3,665th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,736 since November last year
Mena, AR Electricity Overview
On average, Mena's residents spend 11.80 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 76th out of 626 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $132.18, while the Mena average is 19.41% below at $106.53 per month. This ranks the city 32nd in the state for average monthly bill amount. Southwestern Electric Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Mena emits 7,477.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 135th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 42,066,153.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 59th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mena
Mena residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mena, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.49 | 155.11 | 128,152.11 | 16,009,844.22 | |
| Southwestern Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.85 | 106.56 | 1,171,088.79 | 138,813,322 |
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Wickes, AR Electricity Overview
On average, Wickes' residents spend 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 37th out of 626 cities in the state. Southwestern Electric Power Company sells an estimated 872.38 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity providers. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.75 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 268.44 minutes per outage. The countrywide averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Wickes emits 7,477.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 135th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 7,940,678.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 206th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wickes
Wickes residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wickes, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Arkansas Electric | BUNDLED | 11.69 | 146.83 | 381,224.97 | 44,554,958.98 | |
| Southwestern Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.85 | 106.56 | 1,171,088.79 | 138,813,322 |
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Hatfield, AR Electricity Overview
On average, Hatfield's residents spend 11.94 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 88th out of 626 cities in the state. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Hatfield average is 21.43% below at $115.63 per month. Southwestern Electric Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Hatfield emits 7,477.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 135th highest polluting city out of 626 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 4,060,064.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 293rd highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hatfield
Hatfield residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hatfield, Arkansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.49 | 155.11 | 128,152.11 | 16,009,844.22 | |
| Southwestern Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.85 | 106.56 | 1,171,088.79 | 138,813,322 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Polk County, Arkansas?
The largest electricity provider in Polk County, Arkansas by megawatt hours sold is Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative.
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Arkansas?
There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Polk County, Arkansas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Arkansas?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative | 5,974 |
| 2 | Southwestern Electric Power Company | 4,116 |
| 3 | Southwest Arkansas Electric | 1,666 |
