How much does smoking cost in Arkansas? (2026)
$9.30
average pack in Arkansas (Jan 2026), #36 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.15 + federal $1.01.
$3,395a year for a pack a day
4.9%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$43,193roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Arkansas prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $25,486 | $53,604 |
| 2006 | $43,710 | $172,237 |
| 1996 | $54,286 | $276,449 |
Monthly, through December 2025. S&P 500 total returns with dividends (A. Damodaran, NYU Stern). Historical illustration, not a prediction.
50+ years of pack prices in Arkansas
| 1970 | $0.39 |
| 1980 | $0.65 |
| 1990 | $1.47 |
| 2000 | $2.94 |
| 2010 | $5.45 |
| 2020 | $6.13 |
| 2026 | $9.30 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Arkansas, 14.2% of adults smoke, down from 27.0% in 2011. 26.8% are former smokers: more people in Arkansas have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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