Electricity rates in Cullman, AL
Cullman (15,350 people, Cullman County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Cullman Electric Co-op pay about 14.90¢/kWh, 9% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Cullman
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $188 | 40K | 780 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.69¢ | $213 | 37K | 217 |
| Cullman Power Board | Municipal utility | 13.91¢ | $150 | 7,079 | — |
Power outages in Cullman County right now
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Outage history in Cullman County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 140 | 419 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,257 (5.5%) | 11,675 (19.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (140 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Good Hope 14.9¢
- Hanceville 18.1¢
- Falkville 14.9¢
- Blountsville 18.1¢
- Hartselle 15.7¢
- Smoke Rise 18.1¢
- Cleveland 18.1¢
- Hayden 18.1¢
- Danville 18.1¢
- Arab 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 35055, 35056, 35057, 35058
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cullman?
Most homes in Cullman get power from Cullman Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.90¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Cullman: Alabama Power Co. (18.11¢), Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp. (15.69¢), Cullman Power Board (13.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cullman?
About $187 a month, based on 1,258 kWh a month (the average for Cullman Electric Co-op customers) at 14.90¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cullman, AL?
5 utilities serve Cullman's ZIP codes: Cullman Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority, Alabama Power Co., Joe Wheeler Electric Member Corp., Cullman Power Board. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cullman?
In 2025, customers in Cullman County averaged 6 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 11,675 customers (19.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.