Average Electric Bill in Columbia, TN

What a typical household in Columbia 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 Columbia pays about $130.63/month for electricity at roughly 12¢/kWh. Basis: Columbia Power System - (TN), 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$130.63/mo≈ $1,567.57/yr Rate12¢/kWh State usage1,196 kWh/moTennessee average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Tennessee over 12 months — the rate environment Columbia households pay into.

Tennessee average bill (12 months) ▼ 18.8% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Tennessee average bill (12 months) $120 $164 $207 $168 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

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

Data basisColumbia Power System - (TN), 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityColumbia Power System - (TN) · 31,166 residential customers
State contextTennessee: $168.28/mo average bill
Population≈ 41,994 (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 Columbia?

Expect roughly $130.63 per month for a typical household in Columbia — based on Columbia Power System - (TN) annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Columbia?

About 12¢ per kWh (Columbia Power System - (TN), 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Columbia pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Columbia higher or lower than the Tennessee average?

Columbia Power System - (TN) averages $130.63 — below the state average of $168.28.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Columbia Power System - (TN)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Tennessee) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.