Average electric bill in Ohio
A typical Ohio home paid about $149.81 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,797.72 for the year, using 883 kWh a month at 16.96 cents per kWh.
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The numbers
- Typical bill 2025
- $149.81 a month$1,797.72 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 25 of 51-1% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 883 kWh a month25 of 51; +1% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 16.96 ¢/kWh19 of 51; -2% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Jul $213.871,231 kWh at 17.38 ¢
- Cheapest month
- Apr $109.11669 kWh at 16.32 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 96%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Jul 2026
- $165.46 a month+9.4% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 2.58%15 of 51; median household income $69,680
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- +20.1%$124.70 to $149.81 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $895.45 a month11.60 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $51.22 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $98.59
Ohio charts
Typical monthly bill, Ohio
$109.11 in Apr to $213.87 in Jul.
Typical monthly bill, Ohio: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 181 | 195 |
| Feb | 152 | 172 |
| Mar | 128 | 144 |
| Apr | 109 | 125 |
| May | 112 | 132 |
| Jun | 163 | 167 |
| Jul | 214 | 224 |
| Aug | 180 | No data |
| Sep | 133 | No data |
| Oct | 117 | No data |
| Nov | 136 | No data |
| Dec | 173 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVOhio and the states next to it in rank
$149.81 a month, rank 25 of 51.
Ohio, Typical monthly bill, Ohio against others, 2025: EIA retail sales.
CSVBill by use level
| Use | Ohio a month | Ohio a year | U.S. a month | Gap to U.S. in Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 kWh, 0.25x the Ohio average | $37.31 | $447.74 | $38.06 | -$1 |
| 440 kWh, 0.5x the Ohio average | $74.62 | $895.49 | $76.12 | -$1 |
| 660 kWh, 0.75x the Ohio average | $111.94 | $1,343.23 | $114.18 | -$2 |
| 880 kWh, 1x the Ohio average | $149.25 | $1,790.98 | $152.24 | -$3 |
| 1,100 kWh, 1.25x the Ohio average | $186.56 | $2,238.72 | $190.30 | -$4 |
| 1,330 kWh, 1.5x the Ohio average | $225.57 | $2,706.82 | $230.09 | -$5 |
| 1,770 kWh, 2x the Ohio average | $300.19 | $3,602.30 | $306.21 | -$6 |
| 2,650 kWh, 3x the Ohio average | $449.44 | $5,393.28 | $458.45 | -$9 |
Ohio month by month in 2025
| Month | Ohio kWh per account | Ohio price ¢/kWh | Ohio typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,156 | 15.62 | $180.59 |
| Feb | 957 | 15.83 | $151.53 |
| Mar | 797 | 16.10 | $128.27 |
| Apr | 669 | 16.32 | $109.11 |
| May | 655 | 17.09 | $111.98 |
| Jun | 932 | 17.50 | $163.04 |
| Jul | 1,231 | 17.38 | $213.87 |
| Aug | 1,025 | 17.59 | $180.30 |
| Sep | 756 | 17.61 | $133.06 |
| Oct | 653 | 17.85 | $116.58 |
| Nov | 771 | 17.66 | $136.19 |
| Dec | 1,001 | 17.31 | $173.20 |
Ohio typical bill over the years
| Year | Ohio bill a month | Ohio a year | Ohio kWh per account | Ohio price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124.70 | $1,496.38 | 811 | 15.38 |
| 2024 | $135.17 | $1,622.05 | 846 | 15.99 |
| 2025 | $149.81 | $1,797.72 | 883 | 16.96 |
Ohio in 2026 so far
| Month | Ohio kWh per account | Ohio price ¢/kWh | Ohio typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1,110 | 17.59 | $195.28 |
| Feb 2026 | 980 | 17.52 | $171.75 |
| Mar 2026 | 764 | 18.78 | $143.52 |
| Apr 2026 | 642 | 19.49 | $125.21 |
| May 2026 | 675 | 19.52 | $131.78 |
| Jun 2026 | 869 | 19.19 | $166.83 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,151 | 19.45 | $223.80 |
Business and industry in Ohio
| Customer type | Ohio bill a month, 2025 | Ohio kWh per account | Ohio price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $895.45 | 7,716 | 11.60 |
| Industry | $20,207.79 | 237,168 | 8.52 |
Ohio bill next to income
Ohio: 2.58% of median household income, rank 15; the four states closest to it:
| State near Ohio | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $74,664 | $1,928.07 | 2.58% |
| Pennsylvania | $76,081 | $1,950.76 | 2.56% |
| Hawaii | $98,317 | $2,487.82 | 2.53% |
| North Carolina | $69,904 | $1,755.14 | 2.51% |
Weather and the bill
Ohio homes used the most power in Jul 2025 (1,231 kWh per account) and the least in Oct (653 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (1,326). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of 0.41. 2025 had 5,756 heating and 909 cooling degree-days, 5% below and 25% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (6,062 and 727).
Ohio degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, Ohio, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| Ohio year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5674 | 792 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2016 | 5238 | 1044 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2017 | 5072 | 733 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2018 | 5765 | 1062 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2019 | 5571 | 945 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2020 | 5250 | 876 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2021 | 5213 | 928 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2022 | 5698 | 863 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2023 | 4886 | 689 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2024 | 4703 | 998 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2025 | 5756 | 909 | 6062 | 727 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for Ohio, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVOhio, 2025 by month: 12 rows
| Month | kWh per account | Price ¢/kWh | Typical bill | HDD 2025 | CDD 2025 | HDD normal | CDD normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,156 | 15.62 | $181 | 1,326 | 0 | 1,189 | 0 |
| Feb | 957 | 15.83 | $152 | 982 | 0 | 1,024 | 0 |
| Mar | 797 | 16.10 | $128 | 619 | 4 | 836 | 1 |
| Apr | 669 | 16.32 | $109 | 397 | 0 | 476 | 1 |
| May | 655 | 17.09 | $112 | 219 | 36 | 210 | 50 |
| Jun | 932 | 17.50 | $163 | 8 | 229 | 34 | 148 |
| Jul | 1,231 | 17.38 | $214 | 0 | 352 | 4 | 247 |
| Aug | 1,025 | 17.59 | $180 | 15 | 177 | 15 | 199 |
| Sep | 756 | 17.61 | $133 | 57 | 101 | 90 | 75 |
| Oct | 653 | 17.85 | $117 | 316 | 10 | 387 | 6 |
| Nov | 771 | 17.66 | $136 | 717 | 0 | 723 | 0 |
| Dec | 1,001 | 17.31 | $173 | 1,100 | 0 | 1,074 | 0 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for Ohio, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical Ohio home account paid about $149.81 a month for energy in 2025, $1,797.72 over the year, which ranks 25 of 51 states, 1% below the U.S. typical bill. Ohio homes used 883 kWh a month (25 of 51, 1% over the U.S.) at 16.96 cents (19 of 51, 2% under), so the bill reflects a mix of price and use. The year swings from $109.11 in April to $213.87 in July, a 96% gap, driven by use of 669 against 1,231 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $165.46 a month, +9.4% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $895.45 a month at 11.60 cents, 6.0 times a home bill. Over a year that is 2.58% of the $69,680 median household income, 15 of 51 states. The typical bill was $124.70 a month in 2023, $135.17 in 2024 and $149.81 in 2025, +20.1% in two years, with use per account at 811, 846 and 883 kWh.
Ohio: states with a similar bill
| State | Typical bill, near Ohio | kWh a month | Price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $149.82 | 1,132 | 13.24 |
| New Jersey | $150.27 | 664 | 22.63 |
| Maine | $147.80 | 532 | 27.78 |
| Alaska | $147.12 | 564 | 26.09 |
Questions on the Ohio bill
What is the average electric bill in Ohio?
Energy only: about $149.81 a month in 2025, or $1,797.72 a year.
How much electricity does a Ohio home use?
Rank 25 of 51: 883 kWh a month in 2025, +1% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in Ohio?
July at $213.87; the lowest is April at $109.11.
Is the average electric bill in Ohio above the national average?
Below, by $2.05 a month or 1%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Ohio?
$169.60 at 16.96 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is Ohio from the state with the lowest bill?
$51.22 a month: the lowest typical bill, $98.59 in New Mexico, against $149.81 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in Ohio?
2.58% of the $69,680 median household income, 15 of 51 states.
How much did the typical Ohio bill change since 2023?
$124.70 a month in 2023, $149.81 in 2025, +20.1%.
What does a Ohio business pay a month for electricity?
$895.45 for a typical commercial account, at 11.60 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the Ohio bill rising in 2026?
$165.46 a month so far, +9.4% on the same months of 2025.
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