Average Electric Bill in Knoxville, TN
What a typical household in Knoxville pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Knoxville pays about $137.06/month for electricity at roughly 12.54¢/kWh. Basis: Knoxville Utilities Board, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Tennessee over 12 months — the rate environment Knoxville households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Knoxville Utilities Board, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Knoxville Utilities Board · 193,707 residential customers |
| State context | Tennessee: $168.28/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 191,227 (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 Knoxville?
Expect roughly $137.06 per month for a typical household in Knoxville — based on Knoxville Utilities Board annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Knoxville?
About 12.54¢ per kWh (Knoxville Utilities Board, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Knoxville pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Knoxville higher or lower than the Tennessee average?
Knoxville Utilities Board averages $137.06 — below the state average of $168.28.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Knoxville Utilities Board) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Tennessee) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.