Electricity rates in 71950 — Kirby, AR
Homes in ZIP 71950 pay about 14.7¢ per kWh (South Central Ark El Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Arkansas average is 14.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 71950 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 71950
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Ark El Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 14.7¢ 2024 | $142 | 9,410 |
| Entergy Arkansas LLC Investor Owned · serves Pike County | 14.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $137 | 608,362 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Pike County | 15.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $98 | 108,102 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Pike County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Arkansas price trend
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.
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 about 71950
How much does electricity cost in 71950?
About 14.7¢ per kWh for homes (South Central Ark El Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $132.
Who is the electric utility for 71950?
South Central Ark El Coop, Inc., with about 9,410 residential customers in Arkansas; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in AR getting more expensive?
The Arkansas residential average was 14.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.