Average Electric Bill in Colton, CA

What a typical household in Colton pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in Colton pays about $133.37/month for electricity at roughly 24.85¢/kWh. Basis: City of Colton - (CA), 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$133.37/mo≈ $1,600.49/yr Rate24.85¢/kWh State usage474 kWh/moCalifornia average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in California over 12 months — the rate environment Colton households pay into.

California average bill (12 months) ▼ 11.8% over Jul 25–Jun 26
California average bill (12 months) $134 $168 $202 $165 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisCity of Colton - (CA), 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityCity of Colton - (CA) · 17,472 residential customers
State contextCalifornia: $164.72/mo average bill
Population≈ 53,974 (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 Colton?

Expect roughly $133.37 per month for a typical household in Colton — based on City of Colton - (CA) annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Colton?

About 24.85¢ per kWh (City of Colton - (CA), 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Colton pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Colton higher or lower than the California average?

City of Colton - (CA) averages $133.37 — below the state average of $164.72.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (City of Colton - (CA)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (California) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.