Electricity rates in Babson Park, FL
Babson Park (1,356 people, Polk County) is served by Duke Energy Florida. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Babson Park
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,058 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 209,976 (66.9%) | 13,566 (4.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,058 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Crooked Lake Park 17.5¢
- Frostproof 17.5¢
- Lake Wales 17.5¢
- Alturas 17.5¢
- Dundee 17.5¢
- Wahneta 17.5¢
- Cypress Gardens 17.5¢
- Lake Hamilton 17.5¢
- Avon Park 13.0¢
- Eloise 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33827
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Babson Park?
Most homes in Babson Park get power from Duke Energy Florida, where residential customers pay an average of 17.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Babson Park?
About $176 a month, based on 1,009 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Florida customers) at 17.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Babson Park, FL?
Duke Energy Florida serves Babson Park.
How often does the power go out in Babson Park?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 13,566 customers (4.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.