Electricity rates in Pelham, GA
Pelham (3,708 people, Mitchell 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 Pelham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.57¢ | $207 | 21K | 410 |
| Grady Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $177 | 19K | 234 |
Power outages in Mitchell County right now
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Outage history in Mitchell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 475 | 304 |
| Days with outages | 81 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,506 (37.3%) | 1,673 (13.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-10-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (475 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Meigs 16.4¢
- Camilla 16.4¢
- Cairo 15.4¢
- Moultrie 16.4¢
- Thomasville 15.4¢
- Putney 16.4¢
- Bainbridge 16.4¢
- Albany 13.8¢
- Boston 16.4¢
- Sylvester 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31779
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pelham?
Most homes in Pelham 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 Pelham: Mitchell Electric Member Corp. (17.57¢), Grady Electric Membership Corp. (15.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pelham?
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 Pelham, GA?
3 utilities serve Pelham's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Mitchell Electric Member Corp., Grady Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pelham?
In 2025, customers in Mitchell County averaged 5 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-06, when 1,673 customers (13.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.