Residential electricity prices in 72917 in January 2025 averaged approximately 11.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 29% less than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 72917 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in 72917 increased approximately 2%, from 11.54 ¢/kWh to 11.74 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 72917 in January 2025 averaged 15.29 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% more than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Fort Smith natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 72917 (Fort Smith, AR) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Fort Smith (Arkansas) increased approximately 16%, from 14.35 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 16.61 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 72917 (Fort Smith, AR) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Fort Smith values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Fort Smith solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Fort Smith levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 72917 is associated with the city of Fort Smith, AR in Sebastian County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 72917, or for other information related to utilities in Arkansas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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