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

Electricity rates in 72936 — Greenwood, AR

Homes in ZIP 72936 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).

Avg. home price11.5¢per kWh
UtilityOklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
AR average14.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1181,028 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$57
900 kWh / month$103
1,050 kWh / month · avg. use$121
1,200 kWh / month$138

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 72936 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 72936

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in AR
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
Investor Owned
11.5¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$11858,218
Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
Cooperative
14.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$14754,372
Southwestern Electric Power Co.
Investor Owned · serves Sebastian County
15.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$98108,102

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Sebastian County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Arkansas price trend

7¢10¢13¢16¢19¢20222023202420252026Arkansas averageU.S. averageOklahoma Gas & Electric Co. 7¢10¢13¢16¢19¢20222023202420252026Arkansas averageU.S. averageOklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
Arkansas averageU.S. averageOklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
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.

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 72936

How much does electricity cost in 72936?

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 72936?

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¢.