Average Electric Bill in Huntsville, AL

What a typical household in Huntsville 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 Huntsville pays about $134.29/month for electricity at roughly 11.45¢/kWh. Basis: City of Huntsville - (AL), 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$134.29/mo≈ $1,611.50/yr Rate11.45¢/kWh State usage1,231 kWh/moAlabama average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Alabama over 12 months — the rate environment Huntsville households pay into.

Alabama average bill (12 months) ▼ 17.7% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Alabama average bill (12 months) $144 $195 $245 $202 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

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

Data basisCity of Huntsville - (AL), 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityCity of Huntsville - (AL) · 197,537 residential customers
State contextAlabama: $201.98/mo average bill
Population≈ 216,379 (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 Huntsville?

Expect roughly $134.29 per month for a typical household in Huntsville — based on City of Huntsville - (AL) annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Huntsville?

About 11.45¢ per kWh (City of Huntsville - (AL), 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Huntsville pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Huntsville higher or lower than the Alabama average?

City of Huntsville - (AL) averages $134.29 — below the state average of $201.98.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (City of Huntsville - (AL)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Alabama) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.