City Water and Light Plant Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for City Water and Light Plant and how they compare to the Arkansas average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 11, 2026

Residential customers of City Water and Light Plant average $79.38/month at 6.63¢/kWh — below the Arkansas average of $153.51.

Avg bill (2024)$79.38/moannual average Rate6.63¢/kWh Res. customers35,013 Bill rank#26 in ARof tracked utilities

Where City Water and Light Plant rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

City Water and Light Plant price per kWh (annual) ▲ 5.8% over 2019–2024
City Water and Light Plant price per kWh (annual) 6.3¢ 7.4¢ 8.5¢ 6.6¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 6.26¢/kWh $80.68/mo 32,535
2020 6.26¢/kWh $75.34/mo 33,019
2021 6.83¢/kWh $86.38/mo 33,670
2022 8.5¢/kWh $107.26/mo 34,116
2023 7.9¢/kWh $92.92/mo 34,591
2024 6.63¢/kWh $79.38/mo 35,013

Rate context in Arkansas

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for City Water and Light Plant's 2024 annual figure.

Arkansas price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 6.5% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Arkansas price per kWh (12 months) 12.3¢ 13.3¢ 14.4¢ 14.1¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

City Water and Light Plant vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureCity Water and Light PlantArkansas (latest month)
Avg bill $79.38/mo $153.51/mo
Rate 6.63¢/kWh 14.12¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with City Water and Light Plant?

City Water and Light Plant residential customers averaged $79.38 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $952.53 per year.

What does City Water and Light Plant charge per kWh?

City Water and Light Plant averaged 6.63¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does City Water and Light Plant compare to the Arkansas average?

City Water and Light Plant bills average $79.38 — lower than the Arkansas average of $153.51 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does City Water and Light Plant serve?

City Water and Light Plant served 35,013 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in AR.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for City Water and Light Plant. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.