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 3,112,810.01 of the county's 3,112,810.01 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.

Hempstead County has a population of 20,352 citizens.

Hempstead County is the 4th highest county in Arkansas for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 152.95 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuel sources.

Hempstead County has the 356th largest total electricity production of all 3230 counties in the country, generating 3,112,810.01 megawatt hours.

Hempstead County emits 14,911.75 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,114.63.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    333,378 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.38 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,112,810 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,112,810 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    152.95 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    303,483,882 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    14,911.75 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

13.1¢ per kWh

  • 2.16% lower than last month
  • 2.08% higher than April last year
  • 4% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 22.51% lower than the US average
  • 463rd in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 300 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 284 since April last year
  • 6,894th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 866 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 309 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.78¢ per kWh

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 0.31% higher than April last year
  • 4.29% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 20.75% lower than the US average
  • 185th in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 240 since April last year
  • 6,335th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 512 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,223 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$111.09 per month

  • 11.42% lower than last month
  • 1.65% lower than April last year
  • 19.32% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 1.47% lower than the US average
  • 588th in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since April last year
  • 18,076th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,677 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,350 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$156.48 per month

  • 0.1% lower than last month
  • 1.46% lower than April last year
  • 20.01% higher than the Arkansas average
  • 14.99% higher than the US average
  • 612th in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 25,601st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 95 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since April last year

Hope, AR Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Hope is approximately 12.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.29% higher than the average state rate of 12.25 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Southwest Arkansas Electric. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Hope average is 13.37% more at $156.48 per month.

Releasing 66,731,938.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hope is the 44th highest out of 626 cities in Arkansas for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 7,406.43 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.097/kWh$233.60/mo.$97.25/mo.
185th12.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hope
612th$156.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hope Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hope, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.74156.44361,153.5746,017,823.01

Blevins, AR Electricity Overview

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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 largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Southwestern Electric Power Company. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $91.18. This is 30.46% below the Arkansas average of $131.12.

Releasing 2,540,405.66 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 7,406.43 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.432/kWh$0.076/kWh$530.18/mo.$57.38/mo.
21st10.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blevins
15th$91.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blevins Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blevins, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.1999.441,048,928.79117,340,696

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Perrytown, AR Electricity Overview

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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 largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Southwest Arkansas Electric. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $156.48. This is 19.34% above the Arkansas average of $131.12.

Releasing 2,370,057.76 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 7,406.43 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.097/kWh$233.60/mo.$97.25/mo.
185th12.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Perrytown
612th$156.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Perrytown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Perrytown, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southwest Arkansas ElectricBUNDLED12.74156.44361,153.5746,017,823.01

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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 3,112,810.012,833,681,136.71910.33

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 303,483,881.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county also ranks 158th worst in pollution per citizen, averaging 14,911.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. Electricity facilities in the county mainly use Coal, which makes up 99.53% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Hempstead County has one power plant in the county.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.53%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.47%

Hempstead County, Arkansas Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Hempstead County include Southwestern Electric Power Company and Southwest Arkansas Electric 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

Energy loss in Hempstead County averages out to about 6.60% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Hempstead County a rank of 2614th best in the United States out of 3230.

Power Companies in Hempstead County, 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:
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Southwestern Electric Power Company113,461
2Southwest Arkansas Electric7,043

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

Hempstead County, Arkansas is home to 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

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

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

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-17