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Monthly report · residential electricity
Electricity prices in October 2025
The average U.S. home paid 18.0¢ per kWh in October 2025, +5.1% compared with October 2024. Rates rose in 46 of 50 states and D.C. The biggest jump was in District of Columbia (+28.7%), while Connecticut fell the most (-7.6%).
U.S. average rate
18.0¢/kWh
+5.1% vs Oct 2024
Average bill
$133/mo
+5.6% vs Oct 2024
Average use
740kWh
Per household, October 2025
States with higher rates
46of 51
Including D.C.
Biggest rate increases from a year earlier
District of Columbia+28.7%
Maryland+16.1%
New Jersey+15.3%
Illinois+13.7%
Washington+12.7%
Rhode Island+12.2%
Pennsylvania+11.2%
Florida+10.9%
Virginia+10.6%
Nebraska+10.5%
Where rates fell
Most expensive
Cheapest
Highest average bills in October 2025
Average bill = residential revenue ÷ customers for the month. High bills come from heavy use as well as high rates.
All states, October 2025
| State | Rate | vs Oct 2024 | Avg bill | Avg use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.7¢ | +7.0% | $157 | 942 kWh |
| Alaska | 26.5¢ | +3.2% | $138 | 522 kWh |
| Arizona | 15.6¢ | +3.8% | $136 | 873 kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.3¢ | +4.5% | $120 | 902 kWh |
| California | 33.6¢ | +3.5% | $152 | 451 kWh |
| Colorado | 16.3¢ | +6.6% | $95 | 587 kWh |
| Connecticut | 27.7¢ | -7.6% | $146 | 525 kWh |
| Delaware | 18.3¢ | +1.3% | $119 | 651 kWh |
| District of Columbia | 23.9¢ | +28.7% | $115 | 483 kWh |
| Florida | 15.7¢ | +10.9% | $172 | 1,095 kWh |
| Georgia | 14.5¢ | +4.4% | $127 | 873 kWh |
| Hawaii | 39.7¢ | -4.1% | $220 | 553 kWh |
| Idaho | 12.5¢ | +2.1% | $92 | 737 kWh |
| Illinois | 18.7¢ | +13.7% | $108 | 576 kWh |
| Indiana | 17.3¢ | +10.2% | $126 | 730 kWh |
| Iowa | 13.5¢ | +2.4% | $95 | 703 kWh |
| Kansas | 15.2¢ | +5.8% | $110 | 726 kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.6¢ | +2.3% | $117 | 857 kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.4¢ | +3.7% | $144 | 1,159 kWh |
| Maine | 26.6¢ | +3.3% | $125 | 468 kWh |
| Maryland | 22.3¢ | +16.1% | $147 | 660 kWh |
| Massachusetts | 31.4¢ | +7.2% | $155 | 494 kWh |
| Michigan | 20.5¢ | +5.5% | $106 | 519 kWh |
| Minnesota | 16.4¢ | +2.6% | $103 | 631 kWh |
| Mississippi | 14.5¢ | +5.7% | $154 | 1,066 kWh |
| Missouri | 12.9¢ | +4.4% | $104 | 802 kWh |
| Montana | 14.3¢ | +7.1% | $95 | 663 kWh |
| Nebraska | 13.1¢ | +10.5% | $101 | 767 kWh |
| Nevada | 13.8¢ | -5.7% | $92 | 670 kWh |
| New Hampshire | 27.3¢ | +10.0% | $143 | 524 kWh |
| New Jersey | 22.6¢ | +15.3% | $109 | 482 kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.9¢ | +6.2% | $85 | 565 kWh |
| New York | 26.9¢ | +7.6% | $131 | 484 kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.1¢ | -1.2% | $119 | 790 kWh |
| North Dakota | 12.8¢ | +6.1% | $107 | 838 kWh |
| Ohio | 17.9¢ | +7.7% | $117 | 653 kWh |
| Oklahoma | 14.4¢ | +4.0% | $130 | 902 kWh |
| Oregon | 16.2¢ | +5.4% | $119 | 734 kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.5¢ | +11.2% | $133 | 650 kWh |
| Rhode Island | 31.2¢ | +12.2% | $137 | 438 kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.7¢ | +1.6% | $130 | 830 kWh |
| South Dakota | 14.1¢ | +3.1% | $115 | 814 kWh |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | +2.5% | $129 | 989 kWh |
| Texas | 16.1¢ | +2.7% | $175 | 1,090 kWh |
| Utah | 13.7¢ | +6.8% | $86 | 631 kWh |
| Vermont | 24.8¢ | +7.6% | $121 | 487 kWh |
| Virginia | 16.4¢ | +10.6% | $125 | 766 kWh |
| Washington | 14.1¢ | +12.7% | $110 | 783 kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.2¢ | -1.0% | $125 | 771 kWh |
| Wisconsin | 18.4¢ | +7.1% | $103 | 562 kWh |
| Wyoming | 15.1¢ | +7.5% | $101 | 668 kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, monthly retail sales (Form EIA-861M). Monthly rates swing with the season, so compare a month with the same month a year earlier.
Common questions
- How much did electricity prices go up in October 2025?
- The U.S. average residential electricity rate was 18.0¢ per kWh in October 2025, +5.1% compared with October 2024. Rates rose in 46 of 50 states and D.C. and fell in 5. The largest increase was in District of Columbia (+28.7%). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Which state had the most expensive electricity in October 2025?
- Hawaii had the highest average residential rate at 39.7¢ per kWh, followed by California and Massachusetts. The cheapest was Louisiana at 12.4¢.
- What was the average electric bill in October 2025?
- The average U.S. household paid about $133 for electricity in October 2025, using 740 kWh, +5.6% compared with October 2024. The highest average bill was in Hawaii ($220).