Average Electric Bill in Tuscaloosa, AL
What a typical household in Tuscaloosa pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Tuscaloosa pays about $189.36/month for electricity at roughly 16.77¢/kWh. Basis: Alabama Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Alabama over 12 months — the rate environment Tuscaloosa households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Alabama Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Alabama Power Co · 1,332,911 residential customers |
| State context | Alabama: $201.98/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 105,578 (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 Tuscaloosa?
Expect roughly $189.36 per month for a typical household in Tuscaloosa — based on Alabama Power Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Tuscaloosa?
About 16.77¢ per kWh (Alabama Power Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Tuscaloosa pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Tuscaloosa higher or lower than the Alabama average?
Alabama Power Co averages $189.36 — below the state average of $201.98.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Alabama Power Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Alabama) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.