Electricity rates in Fort Meade, FL
Fort Meade (5,975 people, Polk County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Meade
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Tampa Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.21¢ | $203 | 769K | 112 |
| Peace River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.96¢ | $153 | 62K | 155 |
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
- Bowling Green 17.5¢
- Alturas 17.5¢
- Bartow 11.8¢
- Wauchula 13.0¢
- Crooked Lake Park 17.5¢
- Mulberry 18.2¢
- Wahneta 17.5¢
- Highland City 11.8¢
- Eagle Lake 18.2¢
- Fuller Heights 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33841
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Meade?
Most homes in Fort Meade 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Meade: Tampa Electric Co. (18.21¢), Peace River Electric Co-op (12.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Meade?
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 Fort Meade, FL?
3 utilities serve Fort Meade's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric Co., Peace River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Meade?
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.