Average Utility Costs in Bartlesville, OK

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Bartlesville, OK are about $234.11, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) for electric service and the city's published water, wastewater, and trash rates.

Bartlesville quick take

  • Electric service here is based on Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), which means the bill structure reflects a regulated or standard utility tariff rather than Texas-style retail choice.
  • Sewer is a major part of the total in Bartlesville, at about $58.78/month in this estimate.
  • Trash is billed as a visible municipal service at about $20.00/month, which makes the page useful for all-in relocation budgeting rather than electricity-only comparison.
  • Many Oklahoma cities also use winter-average or minimum-charge logic for wastewater, so actual sewer bills may stay higher than homeowners expect during low-use months.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$234.11

Estimated average monthly utilities in Bartlesville are ~$234.11 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$49.54/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-20
  • Electric $105.79 (45%)
  • Water $49.54 (21%)
  • Sewer $58.78 (25%)
  • Trash $20.00 (9%)

Utilities here are about 15% higher than the Oklahoma city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Oklahoma, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($20.00 in our estimate).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Bartlesville Water Utilities
Base charge
$17.19/mo
Volumetric rate
$6.47/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$49.54
cityofbartlesville.org· verified 2026-03-20

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$20.00

The city's 96-gallon residential curbside trash service is $20/month.

cityofbartlesville.org· verified 2026-03-20

Total estimated monthly utilities

$234.11

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 45% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $8.88.
  • Water increases by about $6.47 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Why we don't cover internet

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. We focus on electric, water, sewer, and trash where rates are more standardized, but we do offer a tool to help you compare internet service providers in your area.

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Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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FAQ

Often it does. Several Oklahoma utilities on this site use winter-average, minimum-charge, or household-based wastewater rules rather than simply matching the current month's outdoor water use. That is why sewer is called out separately on these pages instead of being treated as a simple water add-on.
Because electricity is only one part of the household utility bill. In many Oklahoma cities, water, wastewater, stormwater, and trash can add a large fixed or semi-fixed monthly cost, so the all-in utility total is more informative than the electric rate alone.
Trash in Bartlesville is provided by the city as part of municipal utilities and is billed at a monthly fee. Rates and services are set by the local government; our estimate uses the fee from City of Bartlesville – Trash Pickup Fees.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is often based on winter quarter average (AWC), not current usage. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on usage, seasonal rates, and provider. OEC has winter discounts for usage over 1,000 kWh. Oklahoma City sewer is based on winter quarter average. Some addresses may be served by OG&E instead of OEC—verify your provider.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Bartlesville with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.