Electricity rates in Jacksonville, AL
Jacksonville (12,222 people, Calhoun County) is served by 3 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 Jacksonville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Cherokee Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.32¢ | $186 | 19K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Calhoun County right now
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Outage history in Calhoun County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 354 | 515 |
| Days with outages | 89 | 88 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,282 (23%) | 8,153 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-12 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (354 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Weaver 18.1¢
- Alexandria 18.1¢
- Saks 18.1¢
- Choccolocco 18.1¢
- Anniston 18.1¢
- Piedmont 18.1¢
- West End-Cobb Town 18.1¢
- Glencoe 18.1¢
- Ohatchee 18.1¢
- Hokes Bluff 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36265
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jacksonville?
Most homes in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: Cherokee Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville, AL?
3 utilities serve Jacksonville's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Cherokee Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jacksonville?
In 2025, customers in Calhoun County averaged 8 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 88 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 8,153 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.