Electricity rates in LaFayette, GA
LaFayette (7,173 people, Walker 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 LaFayette
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| North Georgia Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.27¢ | $181 | 91K | 215 |
Power outages in Walker County right now
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Outage history in Walker County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 200 | 179 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,496 (6.3%) | 2,159 (5.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (200 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Trion 16.4¢
- Chickamauga 16.4¢
- Summerville 16.4¢
- Chattanooga Valley 13.5¢
- Fairview 13.3¢
- Fort Oglethorpe 13.3¢
- Trenton 16.4¢
- Ringgold 16.4¢
- Dalton 13.3¢
- Lakeview 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 30728
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in LaFayette?
Most homes in LaFayette 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 LaFayette: North Georgia Electric Member Corp. (13.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in LaFayette?
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 LaFayette, GA?
2 utilities serve LaFayette's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., North Georgia Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in LaFayette?
In 2025, customers in Walker County averaged 2 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 2,159 customers (5.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.