How many kWh per month is normal for a house?

The typical U.S. home uses about 754 kWh a month, and half of homes use between 468 and 1,151 kWh. A single-family house typically uses about 909 kWh, and an apartment about 450 kWh. Source: EIA RECS 2020.

Is 1,000 kWh a month a lot?

It is on the high side of typical. About 67% of U.S. homes use less than 1,000 kWh in an average month. For a large house in a hot or cold state, 1,000 kWh is normal; for an apartment it is high. At the U.S. average rate of 18.0¢ per kWh, 1,000 kWh costs about $180.

Is 2,000 kWh a month a lot?

Yes, for most homes. Only about 5% of U.S. homes use more than 2,000 kWh in an average month. It is common in summer for large homes in the South that run air conditioning all day, or for homes with electric heat in winter.

How many kWh does a 2,000 square foot house use?

A home of 2,000 to 2,999 square feet typically uses about 1,027 kWh a month, with most between 715 and 1,468 kWh, depending on climate and heating fuel.

How many kWh does one person use per month?

A one-person household typically uses about 500 kWh a month. See the average electric bill for one person by state.

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How many kWh per month is normal?

The typical U.S. home uses about 754 kWh a month. Half of homes use between 468 and 1,151 kWh. What's normal for you depends on your home's size, how many people live there, the type of home and the season.

Usage figures are yearly averages per month from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS 2020, 18,496 homes). Costs use the U.S. average rate of 18.0¢ per kWh (12 months to July 2026).

Is my kWh usage a lot?

Monthly use	Homes using less	Verdict	≈ Cost
300 kWh	11%	Low	$54
500 kWh	28%	Typical	$90
750 kWh	50%	Typical	$135
1,000 kWh	67%	Typical	$180
1,250 kWh	79%	High	$225
1,500 kWh	87%	High	$270
2,000 kWh	95%	Very high	$360
2,500 kWh	99%+	Very high	$450
3,000 kWh	99%+	Very high	$540

Compared with all U.S. homes in an average month. Summer and winter bills run higher, so a July bill should be compared with other Julys. The bill check does that for your state and home.

By home size

Home size	Typical use	Middle half	≈ Bill
Under 1,000 sq ft	456 kWh	288–720	$82
1,000–1,499 sq ft	682 kWh	455–1,008	$123
1,500–1,999 sq ft	840 kWh	573–1,216	$151
2,000–2,999 sq ft	1,027 kWh	715–1,468	$185
3,000+ sq ft	1,295 kWh	923–1,855	$233

By number of people

Household	Typical use	Middle half	≈ Bill
1 person	500 kWh	314–764	$90
2 people	776 kWh	516–1,141	$140
3 people	888 kWh	599–1,300	$160
4 people	977 kWh	654–1,406	$176
5 or more	1,086 kWh	714–1,539	$196

Average electric bill for one person, by state

By type of home

Home type	Typical use	Middle half	≈ Bill
Apartment, 5+ unit building	441 kWh	277–659	$79
Apartment, 2–4 unit building	475 kWh	300–753	$85
Townhouse or duplex	612 kWh	417–906	$110
Single-family house	909 kWh	612–1,313	$164
Mobile home	973 kWh	604–1,402	$175

Average electric bill for an apartment, by bedrooms and state

By state

Climate matters most. Homes in the South use far more for air conditioning, while homes in mild coastal states use the least. Average use per residential customer, 12 months to July 2026:

State	Avg use / mo	Avg rate	Avg bill
Louisiana	1,200 kWh	13.0¢	$156
Tennessee	1,198 kWh	13.6¢	$163
Mississippi	1,160 kWh	14.8¢	$171
Alabama	1,125 kWh	16.4¢	$185
Kentucky	1,107 kWh	13.9¢	$154
Texas	1,103 kWh	16.0¢	$176
Florida	1,099 kWh	15.4¢	$169
North Dakota	1,075 kWh	12.3¢	$132
Georgia	1,069 kWh	15.1¢	$162
South Carolina	1,057 kWh	15.6¢	$165
West Virginia	1,053 kWh	15.5¢	$163
Arizona	1,052 kWh	15.4¢	$162
Oklahoma	1,052 kWh	13.7¢	$144
Virginia	1,051 kWh	16.5¢	$173
Arkansas	1,048 kWh	13.4¢	$141
Missouri	1,041 kWh	13.9¢	$145
North Carolina	1,029 kWh	14.8¢	$152
South Dakota	986 kWh	14.2¢	$140
Nebraska	954 kWh	12.9¢	$123
Maryland	945 kWh	22.1¢	$209
Indiana	935 kWh	16.9¢	$158
Washington	932 kWh	14.1¢	$132
Delaware	929 kWh	17.8¢	$165
Idaho	903 kWh	12.7¢	$114
Nevada	894 kWh	13.4¢	$119
Kansas	875 kWh	15.1¢	$132
Ohio	866 kWh	18.3¢	$158
Iowa	856 kWh	14.1¢	$121
Oregon	849 kWh	15.5¢	$132
Pennsylvania	840 kWh	20.7¢	$174
Montana	829 kWh	13.8¢	$115
Wyoming	817 kWh	14.0¢	$114
Utah	778 kWh	13.3¢	$104
Minnesota	742 kWh	16.2¢	$120
Illinois	700 kWh	18.8¢	$132
Connecticut	699 kWh	28.0¢	$196
Colorado	677 kWh	16.6¢	$112
New Jersey	664 kWh	23.8¢	$158
Wisconsin	664 kWh	18.7¢	$124
New Mexico	649 kWh	15.3¢	$99
New Hampshire	641 kWh	26.7¢	$171
District of Columbia	630 kWh	24.2¢	$153
Michigan	630 kWh	21.1¢	$133
Massachusetts	598 kWh	30.4¢	$182
Vermont	591 kWh	23.8¢	$141
Alaska	587 kWh	26.9¢	$158
New York	587 kWh	28.4¢	$167
Rhode Island	560 kWh	29.3¢	$164
Maine	532 kWh	29.3¢	$156
Hawaii	514 kWh	43.5¢	$224
California	487 kWh	33.0¢	$161

Source: EIA retail sales, residential kWh ÷ customers.

Common questions

How many kWh per month is normal for a house?: The typical U.S. home uses about 754 kWh a month, and half of homes use between 468 and 1,151 kWh. A single-family house typically uses about 909 kWh, and an apartment about 450 kWh. Source: EIA RECS 2020.
Is 1,000 kWh a month a lot?: It is on the high side of typical. About 67% of U.S. homes use less than 1,000 kWh in an average month. For a large house in a hot or cold state, 1,000 kWh is normal; for an apartment it is high. At the U.S. average rate of 18.0¢ per kWh, 1,000 kWh costs about $180.
Is 2,000 kWh a month a lot?: Yes, for most homes. Only about 5% of U.S. homes use more than 2,000 kWh in an average month. It is common in summer for large homes in the South that run air conditioning all day, or for homes with electric heat in winter.
How many kWh does a 2,000 square foot house use?: A home of 2,000 to 2,999 square feet typically uses about 1,027 kWh a month, with most between 715 and 1,468 kWh, depending on climate and heating fuel.
How many kWh does one person use per month?: A one-person household typically uses about 500 kWh a month. See the average electric bill for one person by state.

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