Heat pump cost in Arkansas
Neither option clearly wins in Arkansas; the gap is $90 a year: $1,241 (heat pump) against $1,331 (furnace + AC) per year for a 2,000 sq ft house, using 13.61¢/kWh power and $1.88/therm gas.
Energy bills compared
| Heat pump heat, 7.5 / 9.5 HSPF2 | $975 / $770 |
| Heat pump cooling, 14.3 SEER2 | $266 |
| Furnace, 95% / 80% AFUE | $1,065 / $1,265 |
| AC at 14.3 SEER2 (Southeast min) | $266 |
| Heat pump vs furnace + AC | $1,241 vs $1,331 |
Ranked 1st of 48 for heat pump savings ($90/yr).
13.61¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026 YTD); gas $1.88/therm (EIA 2025, $19.25/Mcf at 1,022 Btu/ft³). Energy only; estimates.
Winter performance
Here both seasons matter, which suits a heat pump that replaces furnace and AC at once. Jan's implied mean, roughly 39°F (degree-day approximation), is within what most modern heat pumps handle with little backup heat. The numbers behind that: 3,391 heating and 1,764 cooling degree days a year (NOAA nClimDiv).
Heating and cooling loads are comparable; have a Manual J check both, and consider a variable-speed unit.
Upfront price
Tier to price first in Arkansas: 16–17 SEER2 / 8–9 HSPF2, roughly $8,000–$15,000+ installed (national estimate). Across all efficiency levels, a 2,000 sq ft home typically runs $10,000–$20,000+. No state-specific price data exists in our sources.
Source: HomeGuide, “How much does a heat pump cost?” (2026).
Arkansas by month
| Month | HDD | CDD | Heat pump | Furnace + AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 791 | 1 | $227 | $248 |
| Feb | 600 | 1 | $173 | $189 |
| Mar | 436 | 18 | $128 | $139 |
| Apr | 175 | 34 | $55 | $60 |
| May | 42 | 152 | $35 | $36 |
| Jun | 2 | 348 | $53 | $53 |
| Jul | 0 | 472 | $71 | $71 |
| Aug | 2 | 445 | $68 | $68 |
| Sep | 19 | 242 | $42 | $43 |
| Oct | 162 | 48 | $54 | $58 |
| Nov | 448 | 3 | $129 | $141 |
| Dec | 716 | 0 | $206 | $225 |
Arkansas heat pump FAQ
Heat pump price in Arkansas?
$10,000–$20,000+ installed for a 2,000 sq ft home, per HomeGuide's national figures.
When does a heat pump win in Arkansas?
About 14.9¢/kWh for a 7.5 HSPF2 heat pump against a 95% furnace at $1.88/therm; Arkansas's 13.61¢ average is already below it. A 9.5 HSPF2 unit would heat for $770 a year.
Does the 25C credit still apply?
No. Per the IRS, the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) covered improvements made through December 31, 2025, at 30% up to $2,000 a year for heat pumps, with a QMID requirement for 2025 property. IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.
Regional comparison
| State | Heat pump | Furnace + AC | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $1,241 | $1,331 | 14.9¢ |
| Louisiana | $865 | $869 | 13.5¢ |
| Texas | $1,116 | $1,079 | 15.1¢ |
| Mississippi | $1,133 | $1,015 | 12.8¢ |
| Oklahoma | $1,303 | $1,105 | 10.9¢ |
| Missouri | $1,664 | $1,421 | 11.5¢ |
| Tennessee | $1,317 | $940 | 9.1¢ |
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Sources: EIA electricity and natural gas prices, NOAA nClimDiv, U.S. DOE regional standards. Model: 2,000 sq ft, average insulation; methodology.