Electricity rates in Bear Creek, AL
Bear Creek (1,047 people, Marion County) is served by 2 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 Bear Creek
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 628 | 1,206 |
| Days with outages | 108 | 123 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,103 (22.1%) | 11,879 (84.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-29 | 2025-04-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (628 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Phil Campbell 18.1¢
- Haleyville 18.1¢
- Hackleburg 18.1¢
- Russellville 18.1¢
- Hamilton 18.1¢
- Double Springs 18.1¢
- Guin 18.1¢
- Winfield 18.1¢
- Moulton 18.1¢
- Red Bay 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35543
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bear Creek?
Most homes in Bear Creek 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bear Creek?
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 Bear Creek, AL?
2 utilities serve Bear Creek's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bear Creek?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 20 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 123 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-06, when 11,879 customers (84.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.