Electricity rates in Polk City, FL
Polk City (1,907 people, Polk County) is served by 4 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 Polk City
| 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 |
| Sumter Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.13¢ | $153 | 240K | 69 |
| 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
- Auburndale 18.2¢
- Lake Alfred 18.2¢
- Fussels Corner 11.8¢
- Combee Settlement 11.8¢
- Gibsonia 18.2¢
- Inwood 18.2¢
- Crystal Lake 11.8¢
- Jan-Phyl Village 18.2¢
- Winter Haven 18.2¢
- Lakeland 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 33868
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Polk City?
Most homes in Polk City 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 Polk City: Tampa Electric Co. (18.21¢), Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢), City of Lakeland (11.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Polk City?
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 Polk City, FL?
4 utilities serve Polk City's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric Co., Sumter Electric Co-op, City of Lakeland. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Polk City?
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.