Electricity rates in Monticello, FL
Monticello (2,411 people, Jefferson County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
What things cost to run in Monticello
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Monticello
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Talquin Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.39¢ | $175 | 54K | 421 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (FL) | Electric cooperative | 18.62¢ | $162 | 18K | 230 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11,285 | 405 |
| Days with outages | 118 | 91 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,976 (150.7%) | 1,169 (16.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (11,285 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tallahassee 15.4¢
- Woodville 15.4¢
- Madison 17.5¢
- Havana 15.4¢
- Perry 17.5¢
- Crawfordville 15.4¢
- Quincy 15.4¢
- Gretna 15.4¢
- Mayo 17.5¢
- Jasper 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 32344, 32345
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monticello?
Most homes in Monticello 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 Monticello: Talquin Electric Co-op (15.39¢), Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (FL) (18.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monticello?
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 Monticello, FL?
3 utilities serve Monticello's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Talquin Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (FL). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monticello?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 6 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 91 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 1,169 customers (16.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.