Electricity rates in Oklahoma

Average residential price, typical bill and appliance running costs in Oklahoma, from official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Average rate, August 2026

14.82¢

per kWh

vs U.S. average

−18.4%

U.S.: 18.16¢

vs a year ago

+2.8%

was 14.42¢

Rank (1 = priciest)

#39 of 51

50 states + DC

What your kWh cost in Oklahoma

Electricity used

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

Electricity rate

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$159.91

1,079 kWh × 14.82¢ (Oklahoma average)

Per kWh: $0.1482
Per 100 kWh: $14.82
Per 1,000 kWh: $148.20

Average electric bill in Oklahoma

2024 (EIA)	Oklahoma	U.S.
Monthly use	1,079 kWh	863 kWh
Average price	12.24¢	16.48¢
Monthly bill	$132.05	$142.26
Residential customers	1,878,818	143,144,185

At the August 2026 rate, the average Oklahoma household's 1,079 kWh would cost about $159.91 a month.

What appliances cost to run in Oklahoma

Yearly cost at 14.82¢/kWh. Where marked, the kWh are the average for homes with that appliance in the West South Central region (EIA RECS 2020); the rest use the example settings on each appliance's page.

Appliance	kWh per year	Cost per year
Space heater	4,320	$640.22
Electric car	4,200	$622.44
Central air conditioner *	3,873	$573.98
Pool pump *	2,919	$432.60
Electric water heater *	2,766	$409.92
Window air conditioner	2,095	$310.41
Hot tub *	1,737	$257.42
Dehumidifier *	1,238	$183.47
Light bulbs *	817	$121.08
Electric clothes dryer *	749	$111.00
Chest or upright freezer *	646	$95.74
Refrigerator *	643	$95.29
Ceiling fan *	366	$54.24
Electric oven *	301	$44.61
TV *	247	$36.61
Microwave *	110	$16.30

* Regional average from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Where Oklahoma ranks

Oklahoma is #39 of 51 by average residential rate in August 2026 (1 = most expensive). It is highlighted on the map.

¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2

Rate history

Period	Oklahoma	U.S.
August 2026	14.82¢	18.16¢
August 2025	14.42¢	17.57¢
Year to date through August 2026	13.81¢	18.19¢
Same period a year earlier	12.95¢	17.03¢
2024 annual average	12.24¢	16.48¢

Nearby states (West South Central)

State	Rate (August 2026)	Avg. bill (2024)
Arkansas	14.37¢	$129.13
Louisiana	12.87¢	$140.96
Texas	15.91¢	$163.72

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Quick answers

What is the average electricity rate in Oklahoma?

The average residential price in Oklahoma was 14.82¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is −18.4% versus the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #39 of 51 (1 = most expensive).

What is the average electric bill in Oklahoma?

In 2024, the average Oklahoma household used 1,079 kWh a month and paid $132.05 a month (EIA). At the August 2026 rate, the same usage would cost about $159.91.

Are electricity prices going up in Oklahoma?

The August 2026 average of 14.82¢/kWh compares with 14.42¢ a year earlier (+2.8%). For the year to date through August 2026, the average was 13.81¢, +6.6% versus the same period last year. Prices also change with the season, so compare the same month year over year.

Why is my rate different from the Oklahoma average?

The EIA average is total residential revenue divided by kWh sold in the state. Your rate depends on your utility, your plan (fixed, variable or time-of-use) and fixed monthly charges, which weigh more per kWh in low-usage months.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

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These are estimates. State rates are EIA averages (total residential revenue ÷ kWh sold), so they include fixed monthly charges spread across usage; your own price per kWh, time-of-use rates and taxes can differ. Real appliance use depends on the model, settings, climate and habits.