Electricity rates in Oxford, GA
Oxford (2,197 people, Newton County) is served by 4 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 Oxford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Walton Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.47¢ | $179 | 134K | 307 |
| Snapping Shoals El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.33¢ | $172 | 106K | 175 |
| City of Covington | Municipal utility | 15.21¢ | $158 | 13K | — |
Power outages in Newton County right now
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Outage history in Newton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 165 | 131 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,877 (16%) | 5,149 (10.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-05 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (165 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Covington 16.4¢
- Porterdale 16.4¢
- Walnut Grove 14.5¢
- Social Circle 16.4¢
- Conyers 16.4¢
- Lakeview Estates 16.4¢
- Monroe 14.5¢
- Lithonia 16.4¢
- Loganville 16.4¢
- Stonecrest 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30054
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oxford?
Most homes in Oxford 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 Oxford: Walton Electric Member Corp. (14.47¢), Snapping Shoals El Member Corp. (13.33¢), City of Covington (15.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oxford?
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 Oxford, GA?
4 utilities serve Oxford's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Walton Electric Member Corp., Snapping Shoals El Member Corp., City of Covington. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oxford?
In 2025, customers in Newton County averaged 2 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 5,149 customers (10.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.