Electricity rates in Bartow, FL
Bartow (18,972 people, Polk County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Bartow pay about 11.80¢/kWh, 23% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Bartow
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bartow | Municipal utility | 11.80¢ | $137 | 12K | 25 |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Tampa Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.21¢ | $203 | 769K | 112 |
| City of Lakeland | Municipal utility | 11.85¢ | $137 | 123K | 63 |
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
- Highland City 11.8¢
- Eagle Lake 18.2¢
- Lakeland Highlands 18.2¢
- Mulberry 18.2¢
- Alturas 17.5¢
- Wahneta 17.5¢
- Jan-Phyl Village 18.2¢
- Eloise 18.2¢
- Medulla 11.8¢
- Fuller Heights 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33830, 33831
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bartow?
Most homes in Bartow get power from City of Bartow, where residential customers pay an average of 11.80¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bartow: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Tampa Electric Co. (18.21¢), City of Lakeland (11.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bartow?
About $137 a month, based on 1,163 kWh a month (the average for City of Bartow customers) at 11.80¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bartow, FL?
4 utilities serve Bartow's ZIP codes: City of Bartow, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric Co., City of Lakeland. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bartow?
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.