Electricity Cost in Arkansas
The average residential electricity rate in Arkansas is 14.36¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $129 per month or $1551 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
14.36 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$129.24
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1550.88
vs national (monthly)
$-36.72
National avg: 18.44¢/kWh
How Arkansas Compares
State rate
14.36 ¢/kWh
National average
18.44 ¢/kWh
Difference
-22.1%
Category
lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Arkansas costs 22% less than the national average.
- Arkansas ranks #41 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Arkansas is among the 10 least expensive states.
- Arkansas has a value score of 95, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- Arkansas shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Arkansas?
- The average residential electricity rate in Arkansas is 14.36 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $129.24.
- Is electricity in Arkansas cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Arkansas costs about $36.72 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Arkansas?
- At the average rate of 14.36¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $129.24 per month, or about $1550.88 per year.