Arkansas Electricity Rates
Residential rate
14.16¢/kWh
-25% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#43
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$125
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $38.74 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $120.53 |
| Window AC unit | $30.99 |
| Portable AC unit | $37.88 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $51.66 |
| Heat pump water heater | $12.91 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $12.91 |
| Washing machine | $1.08 |
| Dishwasher | $5.60 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.17 |
| Chest freezer | $6.03 |
| Electric oven | $10.76 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Arkansas
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.91/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Arkansas rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.