Rates by state / Arkansas / Southwestern Electric Power Co
Investor Owned · 109,777 residential customers
Southwestern Electric Power Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 10% below the Arkansas average of 13.4¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$108/mo
At 890 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.3%
5 years: +18.7%
Average rate by year
202010.2¢
202115.4¢
202212.8¢
202311.5¢
202411.5¢
202512.1¢
Southwestern Electric Power Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Southwestern Electric Power Co's 2025 average rate of 12.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Southwestern Electric Power Co | Arkansas average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61 | $67 |
| 750 kWh | $91 | $101 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $121 | $134 |
| 1,500 kWh | $182 | $201 |
| 2,000 kWh | $243 | $269 |
Other utilities in Arkansas
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 612,254 | 13.4¢ |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | 104,579 | 13.4¢ |
| First Electric Coop Corp | 96,685 | 12.9¢ |
| Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | 74,247 | 13.7¢ |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co | 58,569 | 11.7¢ |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp | 55,000 | 14.1¢ |
| North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc | 36,595 | 14.2¢ |
| City of North Little Rock - (AR) | 35,721 | 12.5¢ |
Southwestern Electric Power Co: common questions
- How much does Southwestern Electric Power Co charge per kWh?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Southwestern Electric Power Co electric bill?
- The average Southwestern Electric Power Co household used 890 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $108 a month at the average rate.
- Is Southwestern Electric Power Co cheaper than other utilities in Arkansas?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co's average rate is 10% below the Arkansas average of 13.4¢. 10 of 28 utilities in Arkansas have a lower average rate.
- Did Southwestern Electric Power Co raise rates?
- Southwestern Electric Power Co's average residential rate changed +5.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +18.7% since 2020.
- Is my Southwestern Electric Power Co bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Arkansas homes and your rate with Southwestern Electric Power Co's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.