Arkansas Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 03, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Arkansas is 14.12¢/kWh (the 6th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $153.51, per EIA data. That rate is 4.2¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 13.26 | 186.90 | 1410 |
| 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 |
Arkansas vs the U.S. average
| Arkansas | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 14.12¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $153.51 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 1087 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.6% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +21.3% | +32.6% |
Arkansas's average residential rate of 14.12¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 6th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.6% (Arkansas) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +21.3% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 1087 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Arkansas's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Arkansas
Average effective rates and bills for Arkansas's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 15.65 | 160.45 | 1,025 | 614,273 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 13.14 | 124.34 | 946 | 110,957 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 14.28 | 159.72 | 1,119 | 106,041 |
| First Electric Coop Corp | 13.99 | 161.40 | 1,154 | 98,115 |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 12.73 | 148.92 | 1,170 | 59,101 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 13.50 | 164.98 | 1,222 | 55,465 |
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 14.12¢/kWh is about $141.20. The state's actual average usage is 1087 kWh/month, which is what produces the $153.51 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.