Average Electric Bill in Roanoke, VA

What a typical household in Roanoke 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 Roanoke pays about $178.32/month for electricity at roughly 17.02¢/kWh. Basis: Appalachian Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$178.32/mo≈ $2,139.82/yr Rate17.02¢/kWh State usage1,076 kWh/moVirginia average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Virginia over 12 months — the rate environment Roanoke households pay into.

Virginia average bill (12 months) ▼ 14.4% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Virginia average bill (12 months) $125 $182 $240 $185 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

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

Data basisAppalachian Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityAppalachian Power Co · 465,283 residential customers
State contextVirginia: $185.25/mo average bill
Population≈ 99,898 (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 Roanoke?

Expect roughly $178.32 per month for a typical household in Roanoke — based on Appalachian Power Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Roanoke?

About 17.02¢ per kWh (Appalachian Power Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Roanoke pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Roanoke higher or lower than the Virginia average?

Appalachian Power Co averages $178.32 — below the state average of $185.25.

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