Craighead Electric
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About Craighead Electric
Craighead Electric is an electricity cooperative. The largest city served by the supplier is Jonesboro, but the company also provides electricity to 33 cities in Arkansas. The most recent data reported by the company showed a total customer count of 32,521 accounts, 831 of which are industrial properties, 6,220 are commercial customer accounts and 25,470 are residential accounts. On average, Craighead Electric's customers spend 12.33 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 0.01% below Arkansas' average price of 12.33 cents and 24.00% below the nationwide average of 16.22 cents. In 2023 they sold 564,915 megawatt hours by way of retail sales to end users. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity activities was $76,705,000, with 93.08% coming from retail sales to end users.
The US average monthly residential electric bill is $143.38, while the Craighead Electric average is 16.82% higher at $167.49 per month. Craighead Electric ranks 2263rd in the US for average monthly bill total. The power grid owned by the supplier has 3.17 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 420.77 minutes. The nationwide average for other providers is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage. Electricity production is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their end users.
Craighead Electric is one of 27 companies in the state who offer net metering to their consumers. Net metering allows citizens to sell kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the installation of solar and other alternative electricity sources a cheaper project.
Craighead Electric has energy loss of 4.99% of their total generation due to heat dissipation and other causes. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the various suppliers who operate around the US. Craighead Electric has been given a rank of 1047th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the country.
Craighead Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Craighead Electric residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
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Craighead Electric Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:4314 Stadium Boulevard
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403
United States of America - CEO:Brian Duncan
Craighead Electric Contact
- Website:www.craigheadelectric.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(870) 932-8301
- Contact Page:www.craigheadelectric.coop
- Social Media:
Craighead Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.craigheadelectric.coop
- Outage Map:outagecraigheadelectriccoop.ecark.org
- Outage Phone:(888) 771-7772
- States Served:
- Arkansas
- Counties Served:
- Craighead County
- Crittenden County
- Greene County
- Independence County
- Poinsett County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities



Energy Loss
Craighead Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
29,736MWh
1047 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Craighead Electric's Power Outages
420.77 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
3.17 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Craighead Electric.
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Craighead Electric Coverage Map

Craighead Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 32,568 | 75,756,545.06 | 15 | 100% |
Craighead Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craighead County | 113,017 | 3 | 11.93 | $150.95/mo |
| Crittenden County | 48,338 | 3 | 12.49 | $141.40/mo |
| Greene County | 45,665 | 3 | 12.35 | $158.64/mo |
| Independence County | 37,796 | 3 | 12.66 | $137.36/mo |
| Lawrence County | 16,292 | 2 | 12.39 | $159.55/mo |
| Poinsett County | 23,212 | 2 | 12.51 | $150.00/mo |
| Randolph County | 18,442 | 3 | 13.79 | $124.34/mo |
Cities Craighead Electric Has Coverage
- Bay, AR
- Black Oak, AR
- Black Rock, AR
- Bono, AR
- Brookland, AR
- Caraway, AR
- Cash, AR
- Earle, AR
- Egypt, AR
- Gilmore, AR
- Harrisburg, AR
- Hoxie, AR
- Imboden, AR
- Jennette, AR
- Jonesboro, AR
- Lafe, AR
- Lake City, AR
- Lepanto, AR
- Lynn, AR
- Marked Tree, AR
- Marmaduke, AR
- Minturn, AR
- Monette, AR
- Oak Grove Heights, AR
- Powhatan, AR
- Ravenden, AR
- Sedgwick, AR
- Smithville, AR
- Strawberry, AR
- Trumann, AR
- Turrell, AR
- Tyronza, AR
- Walnut Ridge, AR
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Craighead Electric FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Craighead Electric?
The current CEO of Craighead Electric is Brian Duncan.
What cities does Craighead Electric supply electricity in?
Craighead Electric supplies in 33 cities in the country.
How much is the average bundled bill for Craighead Electric customers each month?
Consumers of Craighead Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $167.49.
When will Craighead Electric power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Craighead Electric's consumers is 420.77 minutes.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Craighead Electric customers?
Craighead Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 12.33 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Arkansas bundled rate of 12.33 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
How many counties does Craighead Electric have customers in to?
There are 7 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Craighead Electric.
What is the phone number for Craighead Electric?
Craighead Electric's customer service phone number is (870) 932-8301