Electricity rates in McDonough, GA
McDonough (23,417 people, Henry 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 McDonough
| 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 |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.41¢ | $172 | 63K | 168 |
Power outages in Henry County right now
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Outage history in Henry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 139 | 237 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,490 (6.2%) | 15,795 (11.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (139 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Locust Grove 16.4¢
- Stockbridge 16.4¢
- Hampton 16.4¢
- Lovejoy 16.4¢
- Bonanza 16.4¢
- Irondale 16.4¢
- Jonesboro 16.4¢
- Morrow 16.4¢
- Experiment 15.3¢
- Jackson 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30252, 30253
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in McDonough?
Most homes in McDonough 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 McDonough: Snapping Shoals El Member Corp. (13.33¢), Central Georgia El Member Corp. (13.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in McDonough?
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 McDonough, GA?
3 utilities serve McDonough's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Snapping Shoals El Member Corp., Central Georgia El Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in McDonough?
In 2025, customers in Henry County averaged 3 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 15,795 customers (11.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.