Cost to Run a Electric Water Heater in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2.9 hours/day), a electric water heater here costs $77.36 per month.
Per hour
$0.88
at 3,500–5,500 W
Per day
$2.54
2.9 hours/day
Per month
$77.36
397 kWh
Per year
$929
4,763 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.45 hrs/day) | $1.27 | $38.68 | $464 |
| Typical (2.9 hrs/day) | $2.54 | $77.36 | $929 |
| Heavy (5.8 hrs/day) | $5.09 | $155 | $1,858 |
Ohio vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric water heater in Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric water heater with typical usage costs about $2.54 per day, $77.36 per month, or $929 per year.
Is running a electric water heater in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $77.36 per month here versus $74.58 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.