Comprehensive Local Electricity Guide

Idaho Electricity Rates & Consumption

Electricity Rates in ID

^ The average residential electricity rate in Idaho is 8.67¢/kWh, which ranks 49th in the U.S. ^[1]

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Electricity Consumption in ID

^ Electricity consumption by Idaho residents averages 1010 kWh per month, which ranks 19th in the nation.^[1]

Residential Electricity Rates & Consumption in Idaho

Residential electricity bills in Idaho

Residential electricity bills in ID ^[1]
- The average monthly residential electricity bill in Idaho is $88, which ranks 43rd in the U.S.
- This average monthly residential electricity bill in Idaho is 17.76% less than the national average monthly bill of $107.
- Average monthly residential electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $75 to $203.

Residential electricity rates in Idaho

Residential electricity rates in ID ^[1]
- Residential electricity rates in Idaho average 8.67¢/kWh, which ranks the state 49th in the nation.
- The average residential electricity rate of 8.67¢/kWh in ID is 27.02% less than the national average residential rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
- The approximate range of residential electricity rates in the U.S. is 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.

Residential electricity consumption in Idaho

Residential electricity consumption in ID ^[1]
- Residential electricity consumption in Idaho averages 1,010 kWh/month, which ranks 19th in the U.S.
- This average monthly residential electricity consumption in ID is 11.85% greater than the national average monthly consumption of 903 kWh/month.
- Monthly residential electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 531 kWh/mo. to 1,254 kWh/mo.

Commercial Electricity Rates & Consumption in Idaho

Commercial electricity bills in Idaho

Commercial electricity bills in ID ^[2]
- The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Idaho is $334, which ranks 51st in the nation.
- This average monthly commercial electricity bill in Idaho is 46.9% less than the national average monthly bill of $629.
- Average monthly commercial electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $334 to $3,288.

Commercial electricity rates in Idaho

Commercial electricity rates in ID ^[2]
- Commercial electricity rates in Idaho average 6.86¢/kWh, which ranks the state 51st in the nation.
- The average commercial electricity rate of 6.86¢/kWh in ID is 32.01% less than the national average commercial rate of 10.09¢/kWh.
- The approximate range of commercial electricity rates in the U.S. is 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.

Commercial electricity consumption in Idaho

Commercial electricity consumption in ID ^[2]
- Commercial electricity consumption in Idaho averages 4,869 kWh/month, which ranks 42nd in the nation.
- This average monthly commercial electricity consumption in ID is 21.95% less than the national average consumption of 6,238 kWh/month.
- Monthly commercial electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 3,244 kWh/mo. to 27,352 kWh/mo.

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Industrial Electricity Rates & Consumption in Idaho

Industrial electricity bills in Idaho

Industrial electricity bills in ID ^[3]
- The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Idaho is $1,648, which ranks 50th in the nation.
- This average monthly industrial electricity bill in Idaho is 77.98% less than the national average monthly bill of $7,483.
- Average monthly industrial electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $1,285 to $993,225.

Industrial electricity rates in Idaho

Industrial electricity rates in ID ^[3]
- Industrial electricity rates in Idaho average 5.48¢/kWh, which ranks the state 44th in the nation.
- The average industrial electricity rate of 5.48¢/kWh in ID is 17.84% less than the national average industrial rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
- The approximate range of industrial electricity rates in the U.S. is 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.

Industrial electricity consumption in Idaho

Industrial electricity consumption in ID ^[3]
- Industrial electricity consumption in Idaho averages 30,082 kWh/month, which ranks 50th in the nation.
- This average monthly industrial electricity consumption in ID is 73.18% less than the national average consumption of 112,158 kWh/month.
- Monthly industrial electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 18,333 kWh/mo. to 18,198,000 kWh/mo.

Household Income in Idaho

Income Breakdown in Idaho ^[4]

Income Summary for Idaho

- Household income: The state of Idaho has a median household income is $55,785, versus $62,843 for the U.S.^[4]
- Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Idaho is approximately 11 percent less than the median income for the U.S. as a whole.^[4]
- Poverty level: Approximately 9.1 percent of households in ID have incomes below the poverty level.^[4]
- Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Idaho is about $88/month, ranking 43rd in the U.S. and 17.76% less than the national average of $107.^[5]

Household Income: Idaho vs. Nation ^[4]

Additional information about Idaho

About Idaho

The state of Idaho has a population of approximately 1,567,582, ranking 39th in the nation.^[6]

More about Idaho utilities

For more information about Idaho electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

Benjamin Franklin researched electricity extensively in the 18th century. The lightning rod was among his inventions.

Idaho Cities

References

1. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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