Average Utility Costs in Shawnee, OK

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

Average monthly utility costs in Shawnee, OK are about $183.21, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) for electric service and the city's published water, wastewater, and trash rates.

Shawnee quick take

  • Electric service here is based on Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E), 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 Shawnee, at about $36.45/month in this estimate.
  • Trash is billed as a visible municipal service at about $19.86/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

$183.21

Estimated average monthly utilities in Shawnee are ~$183.21 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$46.70/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-20
  • Electric $80.20 (44%)
  • Water $46.70 (25%)
  • Sewer $36.45 (20%)
  • Trash $19.86 (11%)

Utilities here are about 10% lower than the Oklahoma city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Shawnee Utilities
Base charge
$26.54/mo
Volumetric rate
$4.03/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$46.70
shawneeok.org· verified 2026-03-20

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
unknown
Monthly total
$36.45
shawneeok.org· verified 2026-03-20

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$19.86

Residential 65-gallon polycart solid waste service is $19.86/month. Larger 95-gallon carts are billed at a higher monthly rate.

shawneeok.org· verified 2026-03-20

Total estimated monthly utilities

$183.21

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 44% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $6.72.
  • Water increases by about $4.03 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.
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 Shawnee with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.