Arkansas Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Arkansas is 14.37¢/kWh (the 9th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $217.04, per EIA data. That rate is 3.8¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 13.82 | 152.92 | 1107 |
| October 2025 | 13.29 | 120.26 | 905 |
| November 2025 | 13.25 | 101.98 | 770 |
| December 2025 | 12.36 | 131.21 | 1062 |
| January 2026 | 12.35 | 152.35 | 1234 |
| February 2026 | 12.73 | 156.18 | 1227 |
| March 2026 | 13.63 | 110.81 | 813 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | 14.37 | 217.04 | 1510 |
Arkansas vs the U.S. average
| Arkansas | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 14.37¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $217.04 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1510 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +7.8% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +23.9% | +30.5% |
Arkansas's average residential rate of 14.37¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 9th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +7.8% (Arkansas) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +23.9% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1510 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Arkansas's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Arkansas
Average effective rates and bills for Arkansas's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 15.87 | 240.73 | 1,517 | 615,191 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | 15.75 | 219.42 | 1,393 | 111,577 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 13.68 | 215.25 | 1,574 | 106,365 |
| First Electric Coop Corp | 12.98 | 195.98 | 1,510 | 98,351 |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 13.85 | 218.69 | 1,579 | 59,107 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 13.64 | 223.44 | 1,638 | 55,543 |
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 14.37¢/kWh is about $143.70. The state's actual average usage is 1510 kWh/month, which is what produces the $217.04 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.