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

Ouachita Electric Coop Corp electricity rates

Ouachita Electric Coop Corp (cooperative) residential customers paid about 13.2¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $125 for 947 kWh a month.

Avg. home price13.2¢per kWh
Residential customers8,391AR, 2024
Avg. monthly use947kWh
Commercial11.8¢per kWh
Industrial9.1¢per kWh

What a month costs with Ouachita Electric Coop Corp

500 kWh / month$66
900 kWh / month$119
1,200 kWh / month$158

Monthly cost at the average price of 13.2¢ 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 Ouachita Electric Coop Corp’s electricity rate?

About 13.2¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Ouachita Electric Coop Corp electric bill?

$125 a month in 2024, for an average of 947 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Ouachita Electric Coop Corp cheaper than the Arkansas average?

Yes: 13.2¢ versus the Arkansas average of 14.4¢ (Aug 2026).