Electricity rates in 70661 — Starks, LA
Homes in ZIP 70661 pay about 14.9¢ per kWh (Cleco Power LLC, Jan–Aug 2026). The Louisiana average is 12.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 70661 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 70661
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in LA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power LLC Investor Owned | 14.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $150 | 251,927 |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 13.7¢ 2024 | $170 | 40,051 |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC Investor Owned · serves Calcasieu Parish | 12.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $135 | 957,522 |
| Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Calcasieu Parish | 14.1¢ 2024 | $169 | 9,127 |
| Town of Vinton (LA) Municipal · serves Calcasieu Parish | 9.8¢ 2024 | $168 | 1,564 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Calcasieu Parish; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Louisiana price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 70661
How much does electricity cost in 70661?
About 14.9¢ per kWh for homes (Cleco Power LLC, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $134.
Who is the electric utility for 70661?
Cleco Power LLC, with about 251,927 residential customers in Louisiana; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in LA getting more expensive?
The Louisiana residential average was 12.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.