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Electricity Rates in Ohio

Homes in Ohio paid an average of 19.45¢ per kWh in July 2026, 6% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 36th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 11% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
19.45¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
36th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$168.44
a month, 866 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Ohio rate over the last 12 months

16¢18.5¢21¢August 2025: 17.59¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 17.61¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 17.85¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 17.66¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 17.31¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 17.59¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 17.52¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 18.78¢ per kWhApril 2026: 19.49¢ per kWhMay 2026: 19.52¢ per kWhJune 2026: 19.19¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 19.45¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202619.45¢
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Ohio average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202517.59¢
September 202517.61¢
October 202517.85¢
November 202517.66¢
December 202517.31¢
January 202617.59¢
February 202617.52¢
March 202618.78¢
April 202619.49¢
May 202619.52¢
June 202619.19¢
July 202619.45¢

The rate went from 17.59¢ in August 2025 to 19.45¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Ohio

At 19.45¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Ohio.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Ohio
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$70.021,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$163.383,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$42.01900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$7.00150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$13.133,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$78.774,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$5.251,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$2.92100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$7.00150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.269 W, 5 h a day

Ohio compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Ohio
RankStateRate
34thWisconsin19.06¢
35thIllinois19.22¢
36thOhio19.45¢
37thMaryland21.41¢
38thPennsylvania21.72¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Ohio: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Ohio?

19.45¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 6% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 36th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Ohio?

About $168.44 a month: the average Ohio home uses 866 kWh a month (12-month average), at 19.45¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Ohio?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.29 an hour in Ohio, or $70.02 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.