Electricity cost in Oklahoma, 2026
Homes in Oklahoma paid an average of 13.58¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 25% below the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 7.8% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 7th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$36.67a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.20
- Per day
- $1.22 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $446.10 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Oklahoma
At 13.58¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $6.11 | $74.35 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $114.07 | $1,388 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $29.33 | $356.88 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $36.67 | $446.10 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $55.00 | $669.15 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $16.50 | $200.75 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $38.38 | $466.92 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $2.04 | $24.78 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $3.91 | $47.58 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $5.50 | $66.92 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $2.44 | $29.74 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $46.93 | $571.01 |
Oklahoma compared with its neighbors
Oklahoma is in the EIA's West South Central region. July's price (14.35¢) ran above the year-to-date average, the usual summer peak. In the same region, Louisiana paid 13.35¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 13.35 | +5.9% | 5 of 51 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58 | +7.8% | 7 of 51 |
| Arkansas | 13.61 | +8.0% | 8 of 51 |
| Texas | 16.06 | +5.7% | 27 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Oklahoma
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $4.31 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $51.73 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 4.7 times Oklahoma's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.