Utilities listed
28
Arkansas, 2025
Homes counted
1.49 million
Residential customers
Average price
12.87 cents
Per kWh, Arkansas
Average bill
$138.42
Per month
Utilities serving Arkansas homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in AR | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned | 612,254 | 13.36 | $144.92 |
| Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) | Investor-owned | 109,777 | 13.10 | $144.57 |
| Carroll Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 104,579 | 13.43 | $143.36 |
| First Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 96,685 | 12.93 | $155.38 |
| Ozarks Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 74,247 | 13.88 | $141.21 |
| Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) | Investor-owned | 58,569 | 12.43 | $129.96 |
| Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 55,000 | 14.09 | $155.45 |
| North Arkansas Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 36,595 | 14.17 | $143.25 |
| City of North Little Rock | Municipal | 35,721 | 12.49 | $112.16 |
| City Water and Light Plant | Municipal | 35,335 | 7.14 | $89.77 |
| Conway Corporation | Municipal | 31,376 | 9.49 | $95.56 |
| Craighead Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 25,180 | 12.46 | $167.49 |
| Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation | Cooperative | 24,974 | 13.89 | $176.61 |
| City of Bentonville | Municipal | 22,559 | 11.77 | $127.60 |
| C and L Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,020 | 13.84 | $151.86 |
| Petit Jean Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 18,878 | 16.62 | $159.56 |
| City of Benton | Municipal | 13,371 | 10.39 | $103.55 |
| Paragould Municipal Utilities | Municipal | 12,647 | 8.99 | $124.21 |
| Woodruff Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 12,100 | 12.51 | $150.31 |
| Clay County Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,503 | 14.44 | $134.19 |
| City of West Memphis | Municipal | 10,187 | 8.43 | $96.93 |
| South Central Ark Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 9,447 | 16.05 | $157.42 |
| City of Siloam Springs | Municipal | 9,137 | 11.46 | $98.62 |
| Ouachita Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 8,392 | 13.46 | $138.15 |
| City of Hope | Municipal | 5,792 | 12.36 | $115.50 |
| Empire District Electric | Investor-owned | 4,898 | 14.67 | $152.98 |
| Clarksville Connected Utilities | Municipal | 3,812 | 10.40 | $102.58 |
| Mississippi County Electric | Cooperative | 3,247 | 9.40 | $139.28 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in AR counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Arkansas's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in AR | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 785,498 | 53.6% |
| Municipal utility | 10 | 179,937 | 12.3% |
| Electric cooperative | 14 | 499,847 | 34.1% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Arkansas utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 13.05 |
| Municipal utility | 10 | 9.87 |
| Electric cooperative | 14 | 13.61 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of North Little Rock (35,721 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Carroll Electric Cooperative (104,579 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Arkansas utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileEntergy Arkansas612 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileSWEPCO474 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCarroll Electric Cooperative117 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileFirst Electric Cooperative97 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileOzarks Electric Cooperative86 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileOG&E775 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileArkansas Valley Electric Cooperative59 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileNorth Arkansas Electric Cooperative37 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCity of North Little Rock36 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
How Arkansas compares
The statewide average residential price is 12.87 cents per kWh and the average bill is $138.42 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Arkansas electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 7.14 cents at City Water and Light Plant to 16.62 cents at Petit Jean Electric Cooperative.
Can you switch electric companies in Arkansas?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
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Arkansas electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Arkansas?
Entergy Arkansas serves the most residential customers in Arkansas, about 612 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Arkansas?
EIA lists 28 electric utilities with residential customers in Arkansas for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Arkansas utility has the lowest average price?
Among Arkansas utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, City Water and Light Plant had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 7.14 cents per kWh and Petit Jean Electric Cooperative had the highest at 16.62 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Arkansas?
Usually not. Households in Arkansas buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.