Electricity rates in Cowarts, AL
Cowarts (1,988 people, Houston 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 Cowarts
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Wiregrass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $198 | 23K | 111 |
Power outages in Houston County right now
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Outage history in Houston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 116 | 59 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,944 (13.7%) | 3,183 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-30 | 2025-10-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (116 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ashford 18.1¢
- Webb 18.1¢
- Dothan 10.9¢
- Kinsey 18.1¢
- Taylor 18.1¢
- Rehobeth 18.1¢
- Cottonwood 18.1¢
- Headland 18.1¢
- Malvern 18.1¢
- Midland City 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36321
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cowarts?
Most homes in Cowarts 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 Cowarts: Wiregrass Electric Co-op (16.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cowarts?
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 Cowarts, AL?
2 utilities serve Cowarts's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Wiregrass Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cowarts?
In 2025, customers in Houston County averaged 59 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-09, when 3,183 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.