State electricity cost

How much does electricity cost in Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Indiana is 16.82¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 32nd-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 9% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-06-25). State averages are not household tariffs: taxes, fixed charges, and tiered or time-of-use pricing are not included.

Example monthly bills at the Indiana average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usage	Estimated range	Most likely
500 kWh	$69.63–$103.61	$84.10
1,000 kWh	$139.27–$207.22	$168.20
1,500 kWh	$208.90–$310.83	$252.30

What appliances cost to run in Indiana

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Indiana state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

Appliance	Reference scenario	kWh/month	Estimated/month
Central air conditioner	8 hours a day with moderate cycling	504.00	$84.77
Space heater	6 hours a day on 20 days in a month	144.00	$24.22
Electric water heater	Elements active about 3 hours a day	405.00	$68.12
Refrigerator	150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle	37.80	$6.36
EV home charging (Level 2)	About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)	468.00	$78.72
Pool pump	8 hours a day at full draw	264.00	$44.40
Electric dryer	45-minute cycles, twelve times per month	22.95	$3.86
Television	5 hours a day of mixed viewing	16.50	$2.78

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-04-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Indiana?

The published state-average residential rate for Indiana is 16.82 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.

Is electricity in Indiana cheap or expensive compared with other states?

Indiana has the 32nd-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 9% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Why is my actual Indiana bill different from these estimates?

These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

Colorado — next-cheapest state average (16.62¢/kWh)
Delaware — next state average up (17.11¢/kWh)

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