Electricity rates in Camden, AL
Camden (1,930 people, Wilcox 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 Camden
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Clarke-Washington E M C | Electric cooperative | 16.22¢ | $161 | 19K | — |
Power outages in Wilcox County right now
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Outage history in Wilcox County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,291 | 1,658 |
| Days with outages | 113 | 107 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,791 (64.1%) | 2,405 (40.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-19 | 2025-04-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,291 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Thomasville 18.1¢
- Selmont-West Selmont 18.1¢
- Monroeville 18.1¢
- Selma 18.1¢
- Uniontown 18.1¢
- Grove Hill 18.1¢
- Linden 18.1¢
- Frisco City 18.1¢
- Valley Grande 18.1¢
- Georgiana 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36726
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Camden?
Most homes in Camden 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 Camden: Clarke-Washington E M C (16.22¢).
What is the average electric bill in Camden?
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 Camden, AL?
2 utilities serve Camden's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Clarke-Washington E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Camden?
In 2025, customers in Wilcox County averaged 27 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 107 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-06, when 2,405 customers (40.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.