Electricity rates in Jonesboro, GA
Jonesboro (4,746 people, Clayton County) is served by 3 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 Jonesboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Snapping Shoals El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.33¢ | $172 | 106K | 175 |
| Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.57¢ | $168 | 84K | 333 |
Power outages in Clayton County right now
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Outage history in Clayton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 228 | 413 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,230 (6.6%) | 28,943 (20.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (228 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Irondale 16.4¢
- Bonanza 16.4¢
- Morrow 16.4¢
- Riverdale 16.4¢
- Lake City 16.4¢
- Lovejoy 16.4¢
- Forest Park 16.4¢
- Stockbridge 16.4¢
- Fayetteville 16.4¢
- Conley 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30236, 30237, 30238
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jonesboro?
Most homes in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro: Snapping Shoals El Member Corp. (13.33¢), Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp. (13.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro, GA?
3 utilities serve Jonesboro's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Snapping Shoals El Member Corp., Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jonesboro?
In 2025, customers in Clayton County averaged 6 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 28,943 customers (20.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.