Average Electric Bill in Cincinnati, OH
What a typical household in Cincinnati pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Cincinnati pays about $97.15/month for electricity at roughly 10.83¢/kWh. Basis: Duke Energy Ohio Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Ohio over 12 months — the rate environment Cincinnati households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Duke Energy Ohio Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Duke Energy Ohio Inc · 693,435 residential customers |
| State context | Ohio: $166.81/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 309,604 (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 Cincinnati?
Expect roughly $97.15 per month for a typical household in Cincinnati — based on Duke Energy Ohio Inc annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Cincinnati?
About 10.83¢ per kWh (Duke Energy Ohio Inc, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Cincinnati pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Cincinnati higher or lower than the Ohio average?
Duke Energy Ohio Inc averages $97.15 — below the state average of $166.81.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Duke Energy Ohio Inc) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Ohio) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.