Electricity rates in Dothan, AL
Dothan (68,567 people, Houston County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Dothan pay about 10.89¢/kWh, 34% less than the Alabama average.
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Electric companies serving Dothan
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dothan | Municipal utility | 10.89¢ | $128 | 27K | 83 |
| Wiregrass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $198 | 23K | 111 |
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Pea River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.95¢ | $205 | 15K | — |
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
- Cowarts 18.1¢
- Kinsey 18.1¢
- Taylor 18.1¢
- Webb 18.1¢
- Rehobeth 18.1¢
- Midland City 18.1¢
- Headland 18.1¢
- Ashford 18.1¢
- Malvern 18.1¢
- Cottonwood 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36301, 36302, 36303, 36304, 36305
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dothan?
Most homes in Dothan get power from City of Dothan, where residential customers pay an average of 10.89¢/kWh including all charges. The Alabama average is 16.44¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dothan: Wiregrass Electric Co-op (16.31¢), Alabama Power Co. (18.11¢), Pea River Electric Co-op (17.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dothan?
About $128 a month, based on 1,172 kWh a month (the average for City of Dothan customers) at 10.89¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dothan, AL?
4 utilities serve Dothan's ZIP codes: City of Dothan, Wiregrass Electric Co-op, Alabama Power Co., Pea River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dothan?
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.