Electricity rates in Arab, AL
Arab (8,295 people, Marshall County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Alabama Power Co. pay about 18.11¢/kWh, 10% more than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Arab
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Cullman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $188 | 40K | 780 |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.43¢ | $170 | 17K | — |
| Arab Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $163 | 14K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Marshall County right now
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Outage history in Marshall County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3 | 5 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 716 (1.4%) | 149 (0.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-05-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (3 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Guntersville 18.1¢
- Horton 18.1¢
- New Hope 12.8¢
- Albertville 16.3¢
- Blountsville 18.1¢
- Owens Cross Roads 12.8¢
- Boaz 18.1¢
- Cullman 14.9¢
- Cleveland 18.1¢
- Sardis City 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35016
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Arab?
Most homes in Arab get power from Alabama Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.11¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Arab: Cullman Electric Co-op (14.90¢), Marshall-De Kalb Electric Co-op (13.43¢), Arab Electric Co-op (13.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Arab?
About $204 a month, based on 1,129 kWh a month (the average for Alabama Power Co. customers) at 18.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Arab, AL?
5 utilities serve Arab's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Cullman Electric Co-op, Marshall-De Kalb Electric Co-op, Arab Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Arab?
In 2025, customers in Marshall County averaged 5 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-07, when 149 customers (0.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.