Average Electric Bill in Meridian, ID

What a typical household in Meridian 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 Meridian pays about $107.68/month for electricity at roughly 11.76¢/kWh. Basis: Idaho Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$107.68/mo≈ $1,292.15/yr Rate11.76¢/kWh State usage794 kWh/moIdaho average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Idaho over 12 months — the rate environment Meridian households pay into.

Idaho average bill (12 months) ▼ 12.3% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Idaho average bill (12 months) $92 $117 $143 $114 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

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

Data basisIdaho Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityIdaho Power Co · 525,751 residential customers
State contextIdaho: $114.05/mo average bill
Population≈ 119,496 (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 Meridian?

Expect roughly $107.68 per month for a typical household in Meridian — based on Idaho Power Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Meridian?

About 11.76¢ per kWh (Idaho Power Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Meridian pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Meridian higher or lower than the Idaho average?

Idaho Power Co averages $107.68 — below the state average of $114.05.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Idaho Power Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Idaho) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.