Electric Rates & Providers in Polk County, AR

Polk County, Arkansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Polk County, Arkansas Electricity Overview

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Polk County saw a 1.62% increase in the past 12 months.

Residents of Polk County pay about 9.02% less than the $138.02 nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill.

Polk County released 144,247,640.14 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes it the 1461st worst polluting county in the US.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Polk County benefit from an average rate that is 25.42% below that at 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Polk County ranks 35th out of 75 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its population using 319,028.83 megawatt hours.

Polk County has a population of 19,476 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    319,029 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.38 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    144,247,640 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,406.43 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mena

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Mena Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

12.33¢ per kWh

  • 6.56% lower than last month
  • 3.82% higher than April last year
  • 2.15% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 27.1% lower than the US average
  • 62nd in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 4,530th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,845 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 953 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.33% higher than last month
  • 12.34% lower than April last year
  • 5.52% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 28.21% lower than the US average
  • 56th in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 440 since April last year
  • 3,281st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,086 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$80.81 per month

  • 7.44% lower than last month
  • 10.26% higher than April last year
  • 13.2% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 28.33% lower than the US average
  • 59th in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since April last year
  • 3,585th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 229 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,221 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$107.8 per month

  • 0.58% higher than last month
  • 13.73% lower than April last year
  • 17.33% lower than the Arkansas average
  • 20.78% lower than the US average
  • 27th in the state out of 624 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since April last year
  • 5,263rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 119 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,698 since April last year

Mena, AR Electricity Overview

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On average, Mena's residents spend 11.57 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 56th out of 626 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $131.12, while the Mena average is 17.78% below at $107.8 per month. This ranks the city 27th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Selling an estimated 25,037.4 megawatt hours each year, Southwestern Electric Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.

Mena emits 7,406.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 626 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 41,668,577.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 61st 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.405/kWh$0.078/kWh$501.19/mo.$61.96/mo.
56th11.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mena
27th$107.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mena Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mena, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Rich Mountain Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.79156.13122,467.3915,666,698.81
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.1999.441,048,928.79117,340,696

Wickes, AR Electricity Overview

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On average, Wickes' residents spend 12.66 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 3.35% higher than the state's average price of 12.25 cents and 21.47% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $131.12, while the Wickes average is 15.79% more at $151.82 per month. This ranks the city 592nd in the state for average monthly bill amount. Selling an estimated 807.2 megawatt hours each year, Southwestern Electric Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.

Wickes emits 7,406.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 322nd highest polluting city out of 626 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 7,865,629.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 208th 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.169/kWh$0.097/kWh$246.55/mo.$94.40/mo.
156th12.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wickes
592nd$151.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wickes Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wickes, 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
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.1999.441,048,928.79117,340,696

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Hatfield, AR Electricity Overview

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On average, Hatfield's residents spend 11.73 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 65th out of 626 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $131.12, while the Hatfield average is 13.21% below at $113.8 per month. This ranks the city 41st in the state for average monthly bill amount. Southwestern Electric Power Company has an estimated 167 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Hatfield emits 7,406.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 322nd highest polluting city out of 626 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 4,021,691.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 295th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.373/kWh$0.081/kWh$465.59/mo.$67.59/mo.
65th11.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hatfield
41st$113.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hatfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hatfield, Arkansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Rich Mountain Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.79156.13122,467.3915,666,698.81
Southwestern Electric Power CompanyBUNDLED11.1999.441,048,928.79117,340,696

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Polk County, Arkansas Details

Polk County, Arkansas Net Metering

Polk County has 3 out of 3 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of Arkansas has great state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Polk County averages out to about 6.60% of the total energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. With a state average energy loss of 3.68%, Polk County is ranked as the 69th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Polk County:

  • Cove, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 70.53%
    • Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative: 29.47%
  • Grannis, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 25.12%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 74.88%
  • Hatfield, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 79.56%
    • Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative: 20.44%
  • Mena, Arkansas:
    • Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative: 9.18%
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 90.82%
  • Vandervoort, Arkansas:
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 100.00%
  • Wickes, Arkansas:
    • Southwestern Electric Power Company: 8.70%
    • Southwest Arkansas Electric: 91.30%

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

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 Southwestern Electric Power Company.

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Southwestern Electric Power Company133,093
2Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative4,967
3Southwest Arkansas Electric3,803

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-06-27