Electricity rates in Samson, AL
Samson (1,928 people, Geneva 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 Samson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.11¢ | $204 | 1.34M | 410 |
| Covington Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.99¢ | $204 | 24K | 211 |
| Wiregrass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $198 | 23K | 111 |
Power outages in Geneva County right now
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Outage history in Geneva County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 238 | 310 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 81 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,769 (15.1%) | 1,753 (14.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-30 | 2025-07-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (238 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Geneva 18.1¢
- Opp 18.0¢
- Enterprise 16.2¢
- Florala 18.1¢
- New Brockton 18.1¢
- Level Plains 18.1¢
- Hartford 18.1¢
- Elba 18.1¢
- Daleville 18.1¢
- Fort Novosel 18.1¢
ZIP codes: 36477
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Samson?
Most homes in Samson 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 Samson: Covington Electric Co-op (17.99¢), Wiregrass Electric Co-op (16.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Samson?
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 Samson, AL?
3 utilities serve Samson's ZIP codes: Alabama Power Co., Covington Electric Co-op, Wiregrass Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Samson?
In 2025, customers in Geneva County averaged 5 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 81 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-06, when 1,753 customers (14.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.