Electricity rates in Cherokee, AL
Cherokee (1,014 people, Colbert County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Florence pay about 12.69¢/kWh, 23% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Cherokee
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Florence | Municipal utility | 12.69¢ | $162 | 42K | — |
| Sheffield Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.25¢ | $169 | 16K | — |
| Franklin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.92¢ | $168 | 5,997 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Colbert County right now
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Outage history in Colbert County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 1 (0%) | 1 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-20 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tuscumbia 12.7¢
- Sheffield 12.7¢
- Florence 12.7¢
- Muscle Shoals 13.2¢
- Underwood-Petersville 12.7¢
- East Florence —
- Russellville 18.1¢
- Red Bay 18.1¢
- Phil Campbell 18.1¢
- Town Creek 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 35616
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cherokee?
Most homes in Cherokee get power from City of Florence, where residential customers pay an average of 12.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Cherokee: Sheffield Utilities (13.25¢), Franklin Electric Co-op (14.92¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cherokee?
About $162 a month, based on 1,278 kWh a month (the average for City of Florence customers) at 12.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cherokee, AL?
4 utilities serve Cherokee's ZIP codes: City of Florence, Sheffield Utilities, Franklin Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee?
In 2025, customers in Colbert County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 1 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.