Average Electric Bill in Richland, WA

What a typical household in Richland 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 Richland pays about $122.21/month for electricity at roughly 9.82¢/kWh. Basis: City of Richland - (WA), 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$122.21/mo≈ $1,466.54/yr Rate9.82¢/kWh State usage762 kWh/moWashington average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Washington over 12 months — the rate environment Richland households pay into.

Washington average bill (12 months) ▼ 3.2% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Washington average bill (12 months) $103 $139 $175 $114 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

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

Data basisCity of Richland - (WA), 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityCity of Richland - (WA) · 25,687 residential customers
State contextWashington: $113.59/mo average bill
Population≈ 60,892 (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 Richland?

Expect roughly $122.21 per month for a typical household in Richland — based on City of Richland - (WA) annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Richland?

About 9.82¢ per kWh (City of Richland - (WA), 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Richland pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Richland higher or lower than the Washington average?

City of Richland - (WA) averages $122.21 — above the state average of $113.59.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (City of Richland - (WA)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Washington) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.