Average Electric Bill in Boise, ID
What a typical household in Boise pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Boise pays about $107.68/month for electricity at roughly 11.76¢/kWh. Basis: Idaho Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Idaho over 12 months — the rate environment Boise households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Idaho Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Idaho Power Co · 525,751 residential customers |
| State context | Idaho: $114.05/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 236,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Boise?
Expect roughly $107.68 per month for a typical household in Boise — based on Idaho Power Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Boise?
About 11.76¢ per kWh (Idaho Power Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Boise pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Boise higher or lower than the Idaho average?
Idaho Power Co averages $107.68 — below the state average of $114.05.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Idaho Power Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Idaho) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.