Average Electric Bill in Wake Forest, NC

What a typical household in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest pays about $151.54/month for electricity at roughly 14.28¢/kWh. Basis: Town of Wake Forest - (NC), 2019 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$151.54/mo≈ $1,818.44/yr Rate14.28¢/kWh State usage1,125 kWh/moNorth Carolina average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in North Carolina over 12 months — the rate environment Wake Forest households pay into.

North Carolina average bill (12 months) ▼ 10.8% over Jul 25–Jun 26
North Carolina average bill (12 months) $119 $152 $186 $166 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

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

Data basisTown of Wake Forest - (NC), 2019 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityTown of Wake Forest - (NC) · 5,503 residential customers
State contextNorth Carolina: $165.83/mo average bill
Population≈ 49,723 (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 Wake Forest?

Expect roughly $151.54 per month for a typical household in Wake Forest — based on Town of Wake Forest - (NC) annual data (2019), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Wake Forest?

About 14.28¢ per kWh (Town of Wake Forest - (NC), 2019 annual). Ratepayers in Wake Forest pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Wake Forest higher or lower than the North Carolina average?

Town of Wake Forest - (NC) averages $151.54 — below the state average of $165.83.

Sources: EIA-861 2019 (Town of Wake Forest - (NC)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (North Carolina) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.