Electricity rates in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR ranks 2 of 14 Arkansas cities for the lowest median rent ($852 a month). Fort Smith, Arkansas has 89,496 residents in 36,480 households; 50.3% heat with electricity.
Fort Smith on the map
Sebastian County, with Fort Smith marked
Housing and heating in Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR: 23,102 of 40,146 homes were built before 1980 and 7,470 in 2000 or later. Fort Smith, AR has 26,457 detached houses, 6,380 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 254 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Fort Smith, AR
% of homes by decade built, Fort Smith, AR
- 6pre-40
- 940s
- 1350s
- 1060s
- 2070s
- 1580s
- 990s
- 900s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Fort Smith, AR
| Fort Smith, AR | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR, median year built | 1976 | 1980 | -4 years | 11 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, built before 1980 | 57.5% | 50.3% | +7.2 points | 4 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, built 2000 or later | 18.6% | 22.4% | -3.8 points | 12 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, detached houses | 65.9% | 70.0% | -4.1 points | 6 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 15.9% | 12.1% | +3.8 points | 10 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, mobile homes | 0.6% | 3.7% | -3.0 points | 13 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, renter households | 47.0% | 38.8% | +8.2 points | 6 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, median home value | $168,100 | $166,000 | +$2,100 | 12 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, median gross rent a month | $852 | $854 | -$2 | 13 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, people per household | 2.41 | 2.44 | -0.03 | 6 of 14 |
Facts about Fort Smith
- Residents of Fort Smith, AR, ACS 2023
- 89,4963 of 14 Arkansas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Fort Smith, AR
- $52,69210 of 14 of those cities
- Households in Fort Smith, AR
- 36,4802.45 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Fort Smith, AR
- 53.0%19,352 owners and 17,128 renter households
- Housing units in Fort Smith, AR
- 40,1463,666 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Fort Smith, AR
- 50.3%18,348 of 36,480 homes
- Land area of Fort Smith, AR
- 64.2 sq mi1,394.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Fort Smith, AR
- 2.7% to 3.2%at 1,048 kWh a month over the $52,692 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Fort Smith, AR
- 206NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 230.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Fort Smith, AR
- 197623,102 of 40,146 homes (57.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Fort Smith, AR
- $168,100$852 gross rent a month, 6.08% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Fort Smith
Compare Fort Smith with nearby cities
| City near Fort Smith, AR | Distance from Fort Smith | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR (this page) | 0 mi | 89,496 | $52,692 | 1976 | $168,100 | 206 | 7.4% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 51.2 mi north | 97,227 (+7,731) | $59,074 (+$6,382) | 1996 (+20 yr) | $322,500 (+$154,400) | 113 (-93) | 13.3% (+5.8 pts) |
| Springdale, AR | 59.4 mi north | 87,388 (-2,108) | $66,044 (+$13,352) | 1994 (+18 yr) | $237,200 (+$69,100) | 179 (-27) | 7.1% (-0.3 pts) |
| Rogers, AR | 68.0 mi north | 71,411 (-18,085) | $82,993 (+$30,301) | 1997 (+21 yr) | $278,000 (+$109,900) | 177 (-29) | 12.0% (+4.6 pts) |
| Bentonville, AR | 69.8 mi north | 56,326 (-33,170) | $108,465 (+$55,773) | 2006 (+30 yr) | $370,700 (+$202,600) | 177 (-29) | 19.3% (+11.9 pts) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 77.4 mi north | 30,935 (-58,561) | $85,932 (+$33,240) | 1995 (+19 yr) | $262,400 (+$94,300) | 152 (-54) | 17.6% (+10.2 pts) |
Who supplies Fort Smith
Sebastian County lists 3 utilities for Fort Smith, AR (89,496 residents): homes pay 11.49 to 13.33 cents per kWh, about $120 to $140 a month at 1,048 kWh, 2.7% to 3.2% of the $52,692 Fort Smith median income. Sebastian County page.
Outage risk around Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 180 wind and 26 tornado, 230.2 per 100,000 residents of 89,496. Top gust near Fort Smith, AR: 75 knots, 86 mph. Damage near Fort Smith, AR: $22.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Fort Smith, AR
wind and tornado reports, Fort Smith, AR
- 16'15
- 10'16
- 23'17
- 19'18
- 27'19
- 18'20
- 11'21
- 8'22
- 31'23
- 21'24
- 22'25
| Fort Smith, AR | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR, 2015 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2016 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2017 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2018 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2019 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2020 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2021 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2022 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2023 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2024 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Fort Smith, AR, 2025 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
Cost of living with electricity in Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR: 36,480 households at $1,543 a year per home for electricity (Sebastian County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $56.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,536 a year per household.
| Group in Fort Smith, AR | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Fort Smith, AR median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR, all households | 36,480 | $1,543 | $56.3 million | 2.93% |
| Fort Smith, AR, homeowners | 19,352 | $1,745 | $33.8 million | 3.31% |
| Fort Smith, AR, renters | 17,128 | $1,238 | $21.2 million | 2.35% |
Who lives in Fort Smith: income, cars, homes
In Fort Smith, AR, 11,850 of 36,480 households earn under $35,000, 12,177 $35,000-$75,000, 8,645 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,808 $150,000 or more. In Fort Smith, AR, 2,901 households own no vehicle and 19,945 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Fort Smith, AR homes: 22,958 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,748 none or one, median 5.3 rooms. Of 40,203 workers in Fort Smith, AR, 2,990 work from home, 31,265 drive alone, 77 ride transit and 606 walk. 16,086 residents of Fort Smith, AR live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.6. In Fort Smith, AR, 6,757 of 15,961 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 15,277 households moved in since 2018 and 6,238 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Fort Smith, AR
| Fort Smith, AR | Value | Rank in Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR, households under $35,000 | 32.5% | 5 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, households $150,000 or more | 10.4% | 11 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, residents below poverty | 18.3% | 6 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, median age | 36.6 | 7 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 57.2% | 10 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, households without a vehicle | 8.0% | 5 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, households with 2+ vehicles | 54.7% | 10 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, workers at home | 7.4% | 10 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, cost-burdened renters | 42.3% | 9 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, moved in since 2018 | 41.9% | 6 of 14 |
| Fort Smith, AR, moved in before 2000 | 17.1% | 3 of 14 |
Analyst note on Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR counts 89,496 residents in 36,480 households, on 64.2 square miles. Household income in Fort Smith, AR is $52,692; 19,352 of its 36,480 households own. 18,348 of the 36,480 occupied homes in Fort Smith, AR heat with electricity.
Fort Smith, AR has 40,146 housing units, 3,666 of them vacant or seasonal. Fort Smith, AR ranks 3 of 14 Arkansas cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (206 since 2015). Fort Smith, AR ranks 3 of 14 Arkansas cities for the lowest median home value ($168,100).
Fort Smith, AR ranks 4 of 14 Arkansas cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1976).
ZIP codes in Fort Smith
| ZIP area touching Fort Smith, AR | Share of the ZIP's land inside Fort Smith | Share of Fort Smith's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 72903 (Fort Smith, AR) | 99.0% | 25.1% |
| 72904 (Fort Smith, AR) | 100.0% | 21.4% |
| 72916 (Fort Smith, AR) | 32.5% | 19.1% |
| 72901 (Fort Smith, AR) | 100.0% | 13.7% |
| 72908 (Fort Smith, AR) | 87.8% | 10.5% |
| 72923 (Fort Smith, AR) | 39.9% | 10.2% |
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Questions on Fort Smith
Fort Smith: what is the electricity rate?
Fort Smith, AR has no price of its own; its 89,496 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,048 kWh month costs $120 to $140.
Fort Smith: how does it rank among Arkansas cities?
Fort Smith, AR: rank 3 of 14 by its 89,496 residents, rank 10 of 14 by $52,692 median income.
Fort Smith: how many homes heat with electricity?
Fort Smith, AR: 18,348 of 36,480 occupied homes, 50.3%; Sebastian County 50.9%.
Fort Smith: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,048 kWh a month, 2.7% to 3.2% of the $52,692 median income in Fort Smith, AR.
Fort Smith: damaging storms reported nearby?
206 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Fort Smith, AR, 2015 to 2025, 230.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, AR: median home built 1976; 23,102 of 40,146 homes (57.5%) predate 1980, 26,457 are detached and 6,380 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Fort Smith, AR earn under $35,000?
11,850 of 36,480, against 3,808 at $150,000 or more.
How many Fort Smith, AR households have no car?
2,901 households; 19,945 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Fort Smith, AR?
22,958 of 40,146 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.3 rooms.