Average Electric Bill in Lake Charles, LA
What a typical household in Lake Charles pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Lake Charles pays about $135.28/month for electricity at roughly 11.05¢/kWh. Basis: Entergy Louisiana LLC, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Louisiana over 12 months — the rate environment Lake Charles households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Entergy Louisiana LLC, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Entergy Louisiana LLC · 957,522 residential customers |
| State context | Louisiana: $184.21/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 84,885 (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 Lake Charles?
Expect roughly $135.28 per month for a typical household in Lake Charles — based on Entergy Louisiana LLC annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Lake Charles?
About 11.05¢ per kWh (Entergy Louisiana LLC, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Lake Charles pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Lake Charles higher or lower than the Louisiana average?
Entergy Louisiana LLC averages $135.28 — below the state average of $184.21.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Entergy Louisiana LLC) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Louisiana) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.