Electricity rates in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith (88,194 people, Sebastian County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. pay about 11.63¢/kWh, 13% less than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Smith
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $121 | 59K | 217 |
| Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $159 | 55K | 322 |
Power outages in Sebastian County right now
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Outage history in Sebastian County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 210 | 160 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,300 (12%) | 4,233 (5.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-06 | 2025-05-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (210 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Van Buren 11.6¢
- Barling 11.6¢
- Alma 11.6¢
- Cedarville 14.1¢
- Lavaca 11.6¢
- Greenwood 11.6¢
- Mulberry 14.1¢
- Charleston 11.6¢
- Mansfield 14.1¢
- Booneville 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72901, 72902, 72903, 72904, 72905, 72906, 72908, 72913, 72914, 72916, 72917, 72918, 72919
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Smith?
Most homes in Fort Smith get power from Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Smith: Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Smith?
About $121 a month, based on 1,037 kWh a month (the average for Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 11.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Smith, AR?
2 utilities serve Fort Smith's ZIP codes: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Smith?
In 2025, customers in Sebastian County averaged 2 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-18, when 4,233 customers (5.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.