Electricity rates in Wildwood, FL
Wildwood (6,590 people, Sumter County) is served by 2 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 Wildwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Sumter Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.13¢ | $153 | 240K | 69 |
Power outages in Sumter County right now
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Outage history in Sumter County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,118 | 88 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 39,085 (38.2%) | 16,575 (16.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-04-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,118 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- The Villages 15.1¢
- Lake Panasoffkee 15.1¢
- Lady Lake 17.5¢
- Fruitland Park 17.5¢
- Leesburg 17.5¢
- Marion Oaks 15.1¢
- Belleview 17.5¢
- Bushnell 15.1¢
- Silver Lake 17.5¢
- Center Hill 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 34785
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wildwood?
Most homes in Wildwood 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 Wildwood: Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wildwood?
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 Wildwood, FL?
2 utilities serve Wildwood's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Sumter Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wildwood?
In 2025, customers in Sumter County averaged 88 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-16, when 16,575 customers (16.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.