Utility Cost Calculators Arkansas

Arkansas Utility Cost Calculator

Arkansas utilities: about $327 a month for a typical home (electric ~$150, gas ~$80, water ~$35, internet ~$62) at EIA's 14.33¢/kWh. Try your own numbers.

Typical total monthly utility bill in Arkansas: $327 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $150 electricity, $80 natural gas, $35 water/sewer, and $62 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.

What sets Arkansas utility bills
MeasureArkansasRank, normal or source
Electricity price, July 202614.33¢ per kWh (July 2025 13.26¢, +8.1%)42nd highest of 50; 22% below U.S.
Use per home, 20241,048 kWh a month11th highest of 50; 21% above U.S.
Electric bill1,048 kWh × 14.33¢ = $150.18, about $1502024: $129.13 at 12.32¢, 32nd highest of 50
Natural gas, 2025 average$19.25 per Mcf (about $1.86 per therm)7th highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $30.26, not used
Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 20262,896normal 3,506, 17% below
Cooling degree days, same months2,068normal 1,762, 17% above
Home energy, 2024electricity 61.1%, natural gas 27.1%, wood 5.8%, heating oil and propane 4.2%EIA SEDS, at the meter
In-state generation, 2024natural gas 40.2%, coal 25.4%, nuclear 24%EIA-923
Largest residential sellers, 2024Entergy Arkansas LLC (investor-owned) 41.5%; Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR) (cooperative) 7.1%EIA-861

EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.

SC
By StateCalc Team
Updated Estimate — not official figures
Use Calculator Free — No Sign-up Instant Results Updated

Estimate only — these are not official figures

EIA use and prices for Arkansas; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled

Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of Entergy Arkansas LLC or your own utility.

Enter Your Details

Adjust values to see instant results

20010000
110
0.050.6

Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)

0.38

Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($19.25/Mcf)

Additional Details

120
50200

Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)

Monthly Electric Bill

$150.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Total Monthly Utilities

$327.00

Annual Utility Costs

$3,924.00

Detailed Breakdown

Monthly Gas Bill$80.00
44%
Monthly Water & Sewer$35.00
19%
Internet & Cable (Est.)$62.00
34%
% of Median Income6.32%
Cost per Sq Ft/Month$0.18
0%

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
Arkansas Quick Facts
3.7% Income Tax Rate
0.56% Property Tax Rate
$62,106 Median Income
89 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Arkansas inputs: 1,048 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 14.33¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $19.25/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.8563/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $4.90 per 1,000 gallons and internet $62/month, both from cost-of-living index 89; income share on $62,106.

Key State Information

1,476,944 Arkansas residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 89 · median household income $62,106.

Standard financial formulas Pre-filled with documented models and state context Estimates only — not financial advice
Data Source
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-861 & monthly energy reports
View Original Source | Source record reviewed | Review target: annually

What drives Arkansas utility bills

Heating is Arkansas's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 3,506 heating against 1,762 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.

Electricity supplied 61.1% of Arkansas home energy in 2024, natural gas 27.1%.

Entergy Arkansas LLC sold 41.5% of Arkansas's 2024 residential electricity, Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR) 7.1%.

Arkansas degree days by month
MonthHeatingCooling
Jul 20250544
Aug 20255445
Sep 20259289
Oct 202512499
Nov 20253502
Dec 20256801
Jan 20268640
Feb 20264800
Mar 202622833
Apr 20269087
May 202666165
Jun 20260403
SC

StateCalc Team

Editorial Team

The StateCalc team builds free financial calculators using data from official government sources including the IRS, U.S. Census Bureau, BLS, and state revenue departments. All formulas are validated by an automated test suite and cross-referenced against published data.

Our editorial standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average electric bill in Arkansas?

EIA 2024: $129.13 a month (1,048 kWh × 12.32¢). July 2026 price 14.33¢: $150.

Utility bill estimator for any state

National Data

The full 50-state dataset behind this calculator

📊
Electricity Cost by State (Full Dataset)

Compare Arkansas With Other States

Side-by-side tax, housing & cost of living comparisons

Arkansas vs Missouri Arkansas vs Oklahoma
View all state comparisons

State Comparison Guides

Cheapest States for Utility Costs

Compare electricity, gas, water, and internet costs across all 50 states. Find the most affordable states for monthly utility bills.