Household Electricity Usage in Texas
A typical home in Texas uses about 1,030 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 16.44 ¢/kWh, that's about $169.33 a month.
Texas modeled monthly usage
1,030 kWh
Texas modeled annual usage
12,360 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Texas average rate
16.44 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$169.33
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Texas modeled monthly usage | 1,030 kWh |
| Texas modeled annual usage | 12,360 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Texas average rate | 16.44 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $169.33 |
Does a Texas home use more electricity than average?
Texas monthly usage
1,030 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Texas rate
16.44 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
18.44 ¢/kWh
A typical home in Texas uses about 1,030 kWh a month, about 14.6% above the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 16.44 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $169.33 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Texas
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.20 | $986.40 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $164.40 | $1972.80 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $246.60 | $2959.20 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $328.80 | $3945.60 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Connected electricity tools
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average monthly electricity usage in Texas?
- A typical Texas household uses about 1,030 kWh of electricity per month. At the state's average rate of 16.44 ¢/kWh, that works out to roughly $169.33 a month.
- How many kWh does the average Texas home use per year?
- The average Texas home uses roughly 12,360 kWh of electricity per year, based on modeled monthly usage of about 1,030 kWh.
- Does the average home in Texas use more electricity than the U.S. average?
- A typical Texas home uses about 131 kWh more per month than the U.S. benchmark of 899 kWh (1,030 kWh vs 899 kWh).
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Texas appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Texas at 16.44 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Texas at 16.44 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Texas at 16.44 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Texas at 16.44 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Texas at 16.44 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Texas at 16.44 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Texas
- Texas electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in Texas
- Texas electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Texas electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Houston electricity estimate (Texas) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in Texas — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Texas household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Texas electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Texas — State electricity inflation analysis
- Texas electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in Texas — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 900 kWh cost in Texas — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 750 kWh in Texas — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Texas electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Texas — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Texas — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Texas — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Texas — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Texas — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Texas — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Texas
- Texas electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Texas vs Alabama electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Texas vs Alaska electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Texas electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Texas electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Texas average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Texas electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Texas — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: May 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.