Average Electric Bill in Franklin, TN

What a typical household in Franklin 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 Franklin pays about $148.33/month for electricity at roughly 11.76¢/kWh. Basis: Middle Tennessee E M C, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$148.33/mo≈ $1,779.93/yr Rate11.76¢/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 Franklin 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 basisMiddle Tennessee E M C, 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityMiddle Tennessee E M C · 307,370 residential customers
State contextTennessee: $168.28/mo average bill
Population≈ 84,155 (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 Franklin?

Expect roughly $148.33 per month for a typical household in Franklin — based on Middle Tennessee E M C annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Franklin?

About 11.76¢ per kWh (Middle Tennessee E M C, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Franklin pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

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

Middle Tennessee E M C averages $148.33 — below the state average of $168.28.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Middle Tennessee E M C) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Tennessee) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.