EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of West Memphis (AR) electricity rates

City of West Memphis (AR) (municipal) residential customers paid about 8.1¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $92 for 1,141 kWh a month.

Avg. home price8.1¢per kWh
Residential customers10,199AR, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,141kWh
Commercial8.6¢per kWh
Industrial12.5¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of West Memphis (AR)

500 kWh / month$40
900 kWh / month$73
1,200 kWh / month$97

Monthly cost at the average price of 8.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Arkansas averageU.S. average
Aug 202614.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.8%13.3¢
vs. 5 years ago+23.9%11.6¢
Record high14.4¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$2171,510 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West South Central15.3¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of West Memphis (AR)’s electricity rate?

About 8.1¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of West Memphis (AR) electric bill?

$92 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,141 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of West Memphis (AR) cheaper than the Arkansas average?

Yes: 8.1¢ versus the Arkansas average of 14.4¢ (Aug 2026).