What is the average electricity rate in Ohio?

As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 19.52¢ per kWh — about 1% above the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.

What is a typical electric bill in Ohio?

At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Ohio is about $175.68. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.

Ohio ranks #18 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 33 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Energy · Official EIA Data · May 2026

Average rate

19.52¢/kWh

Est. monthly bill*

$175.68

Rank (1 = priciest)

#18/51

Ohio electricity is about 1% above the US average (19.41¢/kWh). *Estimated bill at 900 kWh/month.

What is the average electricity rate in Ohio?: As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 19.52¢ per kWh — about 1% above the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.
What is a typical electric bill in Ohio?: At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Ohio is about $175.68. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.
How does Ohio rank for electricity prices?: Ohio ranks #18 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 33 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See all states ranked or our methodology.

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