How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in Arkansas?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 500 kWh in Arkansas using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Arkansas average rate
12.83 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost
$64.15
U.S. average cost
$87.85

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MetricValue
Arkansas average rate12.83 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost$64.15
U.S. average cost$87.85

Compared to U.S. average

Arkansas (500 kWh)
$64.15
U.S. (500 kWh)
$87.85
Difference
-$23.70

500 kWh in Arkansas is less expensive by $23.70 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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