Ohio Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 19.38¢/kWh (the 17th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $199.46, per EIA data. That rate is 1.2¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 17.53 | 131.38 | 749 |
| October 2025 | 17.77 | 115.09 | 648 |
| November 2025 | 17.61 | 134.59 | 764 |
| December 2025 | 17.25 | 171.08 | 992 |
| January 2026 | 17.59 | 195.23 | 1110 |
| February 2026 | 17.61 | 172.62 | 980 |
| March 2026 | 18.78 | 143.64 | 765 |
| April 2026 | 19.49 | 125.24 | 642 |
| May 2026 | 19.52 | 131.81 | 675 |
| June 2026 | 19.19 | 166.80 | 869 |
| July 2026 | 19.45 | 223.76 | 1151 |
| August 2026 | 19.38 | 199.46 | 1029 |
Ohio vs the U.S. average
| Ohio | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 19.38¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $199.46 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1029 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +10.4% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +48.7% | +30.5% |
Ohio's average residential rate of 19.38¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 35th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +10.4% (Ohio) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +48.7% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1029 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Ohio's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Ohio
Average effective rates and bills for Ohio's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | 21.54 | 217.18 | 1,008 | 594,401 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 18.48 | 191.23 | 1,035 | 272,906 |
| Ohio Edison Co | 19.91 | 179.79 | 903 | 246,156 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 20.62 | 200.41 | 972 | 152,721 |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co | 20.84 | 168.22 | 807 | 129,635 |
| The Toledo Edison Co | 18.88 | 162.97 | 863 | 84,485 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Ohio rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Ohio's average rate of 19.38¢/kWh is about $193.80. The state's actual average usage is 1029 kWh/month, which is what produces the $199.46 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Ohio gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.