Ohio Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 19.45¢/kWh (the 16th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $223.76, per EIA data. That rate is 1.1¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 17.59 | 180.30 | 1025 |
| September 2025 | 17.61 | 133.08 | 756 |
| October 2025 | 17.85 | 116.55 | 653 |
| November 2025 | 17.66 | 136.23 | 771 |
| December 2025 | 17.31 | 173.17 | 1001 |
| January 2026 | 17.59 | 195.23 | 1110 |
| February 2026 | 17.52 | 171.75 | 980 |
| March 2026 | 18.78 | 143.55 | 764 |
| April 2026 | 19.49 | 125.23 | 642 |
| May 2026 | 19.52 | 131.81 | 675 |
| June 2026 | 19.19 | 166.81 | 869 |
| July 2026 | 19.45 | 223.76 | 1151 |
Ohio vs the U.S. average
| Ohio | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 19.45¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $223.76 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1151 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +11.9% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +48.7% | +32.4% |
Ohio's average residential rate of 19.45¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 36th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +11.9% (Ohio) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +48.7% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1151 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Ohio's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Ohio
Average effective rates and bills for Ohio's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | 21.59 | 253.17 | 1,173 | 574,199 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 18.18 | 202.92 | 1,116 | 269,463 |
| Ohio Edison Co | 19.85 | 194.28 | 979 | 245,562 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 20.17 | 220.50 | 1,093 | 150,345 |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co | 20.75 | 172.11 | 829 | 141,934 |
| The Toledo Edison Co | 18.90 | 183.10 | 969 | 83,507 |
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 19.45¢/kWh is about $194.50. The state's actual average usage is 1151 kWh/month, which is what produces the $223.76 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.