Cost to run appliances in Arkansas
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Arkansas pays 12.7¢/kWh on average — 25% below the US average, #11 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $34.75/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
19.1¢
per hour running
$1.14
per day
$34.75
per month
$417
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 12.7¢/kWh (Arkansas). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Arkansas rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Arkansas — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.