Electricity rates in Folkston, GA
Folkston (5,247 people, Charlton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Georgia Power Co. pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 8% more than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Folkston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $172 | 28K | 407 |
Power outages in Charlton County right now
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Outage history in Charlton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,216 | 814 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,735 (71.6%) | 3,299 (63.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,216 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kingsland 16.4¢
- Woodbine 16.4¢
- Nahunta 16.4¢
- Kings Bay Base 16.4¢
- St. Marys 16.4¢
- Waycross 16.4¢
- Sunnyside 16.4¢
- Deenwood 16.4¢
- Blackshear 16.4¢
- Brunswick 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31537
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Folkston?
Most homes in Folkston get power from Georgia Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.37¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Folkston: Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Folkston?
About $162 a month, based on 990 kWh a month (the average for Georgia Power Co. customers) at 16.37¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Folkston, GA?
2 utilities serve Folkston's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Folkston?
In 2025, customers in Charlton County averaged 13 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 3,299 customers (63.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.