Ozarks Electric Coop Corp residential customers paid an average of 13.03¢/kWh in 2024 —
6% above the Arkansas average of 12.32¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 72,076 residential customers across 5 AR counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Oklahoma Gas & Electric (11.49¢), works out about $166/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Ozarks Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Ozarks Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | 58,218 | -1.54 | -$166 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 11.53 | 108,102 | -1.50 | -$162 |
| City of Siloam Springs | 11.65 | 8,590 | -1.38 | -$149 |
| City of Bentonville | 11.65 | 25,103 | -1.38 | -$149 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 12.25 | 101,154 | -0.78 | -$84 |
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp (this page) | 13.03 | 72,076 | — | — |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 13.33 | 54,372 | +0.30 | +$32 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Ozarks Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Ozarks Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Ozarks Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Ozarks Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$166 |
| Franklin | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$166 |
| Washington | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 11.49 | +$166 |
| Benton | Southwestern Electric Power Co | 11.53 | +$162 |
| Madison | Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 12.25 | +$84 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.98 | 13.03 | +8.7% |
| Residential customers | 69,921 | 72,076 | +3.1% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Arkansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Ozarks Electric Coop bill
Arkansas is a regulated retail market — Ozarks Electric Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: apscservices.info.
Counties served (AR, EIA-861 2024)
Benton · Crawford · Franklin · Madison · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southwestern Electric Power Co vs Ozarks Electric Coop Corp
- Carroll Electric Coop Corp vs Ozarks Electric Coop Corp
- Ozarks Electric Coop Corp vs Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
- Ozarks Electric Coop Corp vs Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Ozarks Electric Coop Corp more expensive than other Arkansas utilities?
- Ozarks Electric Coop Corp customers paid an average 13.03 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% above the Arkansas volume-weighted average of 12.32 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Ozarks Electric Coop Corp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Arkansas has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (apscservices.info).
- How many customers does Ozarks Electric Coop Corp have?
- 72,076 residential customers in Arkansas in 2024 across 5 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.