Arkansas Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Arkansas is 14.33¢/kWh (the 9th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $201.53, per EIA data. That rate is 4.0¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 13.28 | 190.52 | 1435 |
| September 2025 | 13.79 | 152.12 | 1103 |
| October 2025 | 13.26 | 119.60 | 902 |
| November 2025 | 13.22 | 101.41 | 767 |
| December 2025 | 12.33 | 130.54 | 1059 |
| January 2026 | 12.35 | 152.37 | 1234 |
| February 2026 | 12.73 | 156.18 | 1227 |
| March 2026 | 13.63 | 110.63 | 812 |
| April 2026 | 14.16 | 105.95 | 748 |
| May 2026 | 14.36 | 114.27 | 796 |
| June 2026 | 14.12 | 153.51 | 1087 |
| July 2026 | 14.33 | 201.53 | 1406 |
Arkansas vs the U.S. average
| Arkansas | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 14.33¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $201.53 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1406 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +8.1% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +24.1% | +32.4% |
Arkansas's average residential rate of 14.33¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 9th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +8.1% (Arkansas) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +24.1% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1406 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Arkansas's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Arkansas
Average effective rates and bills for Arkansas's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 15.84 | 216.54 | 1,367 | 615,008 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 16.21 | 203.07 | 1,253 | 111,330 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 13.81 | 192.96 | 1,397 | 106,113 |
| First Electric Coop Corp | 12.94 | 201.07 | 1,554 | 98,191 |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 13.42 | 206.46 | 1,538 | 59,096 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 13.91 | 208.11 | 1,496 | 55,477 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Arkansas rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Arkansas's average rate of 14.33¢/kWh is about $143.30. The state's actual average usage is 1406 kWh/month, which is what produces the $201.53 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Arkansas gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.