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Arkansas Electricity Rates & Consumption

Electricity Rates in AR

^ The average residential electricity rate in Arkansas is 9.3¢/kWh, which ranks 47th in the U.S. [1]

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Electricity Consumption in AR

^ Electricity consumption by Arkansas residents averages 1120 kWh per month, which ranks 8th in the nation.[1]

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Residential Electricity Rates & Consumption in Arkansas

Residential electricity bills in Arkansas


  • Residential electricity bills in AR [1]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Arkansas is $104, which ranks 28th in the U.S.
    • This average monthly residential electricity bill in Arkansas is 2.8% less than the national average monthly bill of $107.
    • Average monthly residential electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $75 to $203.

Residential electricity rates in Arkansas


  • Residential electricity rates in AR [1]
    • Residential electricity rates in Arkansas average 9.3¢/kWh, which ranks the state 47th in the nation.
    • The average residential electricity rate of 9.3¢/kWh in AR is 21.72% less than the national average residential rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
    • The approximate range of residential electricity rates in the U.S. is 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.

Residential electricity consumption in Arkansas


  • Residential electricity consumption in AR [1]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Arkansas averages 1,120 kWh/month, which ranks 8th in the U.S.
    • This average monthly residential electricity consumption in AR is 24.03% greater than the national average monthly consumption of 903 kWh/month.
    • Monthly residential electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 531 kWh/mo. to 1,254 kWh/mo.
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Commercial Electricity Rates & Consumption in Arkansas

Commercial electricity bills in Arkansas


  • Commercial electricity bills in AR [2]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Arkansas is $428, which ranks 47th in the nation.
    • This average monthly commercial electricity bill in Arkansas is 31.96% less than the national average monthly bill of $629.
    • Average monthly commercial electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $334 to $3,288.

Commercial electricity rates in Arkansas


  • Commercial electricity rates in AR [2]
    • Commercial electricity rates in Arkansas average 7.71¢/kWh, which ranks the state 48th in the nation.
    • The average commercial electricity rate of 7.71¢/kWh in AR is 23.59% less than the national average commercial rate of 10.09¢/kWh.
    • The approximate range of commercial electricity rates in the U.S. is 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.

Commercial electricity consumption in Arkansas


  • Commercial electricity consumption in AR [2]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Arkansas averages 5,547 kWh/month, which ranks 28th in the nation.
    • This average monthly commercial electricity consumption in AR is 11.08% less than the national average consumption of 6,238 kWh/month.
    • Monthly commercial electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 3,244 kWh/mo. to 27,352 kWh/mo.

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Industrial Electricity Rates & Consumption in Arkansas

Industrial electricity bills in Arkansas


  • Industrial electricity bills in AR [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Arkansas is $2,386, which ranks 49th in the nation.
    • This average monthly industrial electricity bill in Arkansas is 68.11% less than the national average monthly bill of $7,483.
    • Average monthly industrial electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $1,285 to $993,225.

Industrial electricity rates in Arkansas


  • Industrial electricity rates in AR [3]
    • Industrial electricity rates in Arkansas average 5.76¢/kWh, which ranks the state 40th in the nation.
    • The average industrial electricity rate of 5.76¢/kWh in AR is 13.64% less than the national average industrial rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
    • The approximate range of industrial electricity rates in the U.S. is 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.

Industrial electricity consumption in Arkansas


  • Industrial electricity consumption in AR [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Arkansas averages 41,384 kWh/month, which ranks 47th in the nation.
    • This average monthly industrial electricity consumption in AR is 63.1% less than the national average consumption of 112,158 kWh/month.
    • Monthly industrial electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 18,333 kWh/mo. to 18,198,000 kWh/mo.

Household Income in Arkansas

Income Breakdown in Arkansas [4]


Income Summary for Arkansas


    • Household income: The state of Arkansas has a median household income is $47,597, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Arkansas is approximately 24 percent less than the median income for the U.S. as a whole.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 12.4 percent of households in AR have incomes below the poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Arkansas is about $104/month, ranking 28th in the U.S. and 2.8% less than the national average of $107.[5]

Household Income: Arkansas vs. Nation [4]



Additional information about Arkansas

About Arkansas

The state of Arkansas has a population of approximately 2,915,918, ranking 32nd in the nation.[6]

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More about Arkansas utilities

For more information about Arkansas electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

Benjamin Franklin researched electricity extensively in the 18th century. The lightning rod was among his inventions.

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References

1. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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