Electricity rates in 72919 — Fort Smith, AR
Homes in ZIP 72919 pay about 11.5¢ per kWh (Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 11.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 72919 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. Investor Owned | 11.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $118 | 58,218 |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp Cooperative | 14.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $147 | 54,372 |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Sebastian | 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 Sebastian; 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 72919
How much does electricity cost in 72919?
About 11.5¢ per kWh for homes (Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $103.
Who is the electric utility for 72919?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., with about 58,218 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¢.