Electricity rates in Arkansas
See the latest average electricity prices in Arkansas and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.14
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.14
per kWh
Commercial
$0.12
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-22%
cheaper
Price rank
#43
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$127
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Arkansas compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Arkansas
Estimated energy cost at Arkansas's average residential rate of $0.14/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $78.82 | $945.78/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $100.31 | $1,203.72/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $128.97 | $1,547.64/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $164.8 | $1,977.54/yr |
Arkansas electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Arkansas's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$95.98
600 kWh · ≈ $3.15/day
Per day
$3.15
Per year
$1,151.76
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Arkansas: common questions
Arkansas's average residential electricity price is $0.14 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 22% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #43 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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