Electricity rates in Chatom, AL
Chatom (1,237 people, Washington County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Clarke-Washington E M C pay about 16.22¢/kWh, 1% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Chatom
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke-Washington E M C | Electric cooperative | 16.22¢ | $161 | 19K | — |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $173 | 336 | 1 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 101 | 49 |
| Days with outages | 12 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 434 (5.5%) | 177 (2.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (101 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jackson 18.1¢
- Citronelle 18.1¢
- Mount Vernon 18.1¢
- Grove Hill 18.1¢
- Creola 18.1¢
- Butler 18.1¢
- Thomasville 18.1¢
- Satsuma 18.1¢
- Saraland 18.1¢
- Semmes 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36518
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chatom?
Most homes in Chatom get power from Clarke-Washington E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 16.22¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chatom: Singing River Electric Cooperative (13.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chatom?
About $161 a month, based on 992 kWh a month (the average for Clarke-Washington E M C customers) at 16.22¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chatom, AL?
2 utilities serve Chatom's ZIP codes: Clarke-Washington E M C, Singing River Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chatom?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 49 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 177 customers (2.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.