Electricity rates in Sparta, GA
Sparta (1,293 people, Hancock 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 Sparta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (GA) | Electric cooperative | 16.20¢ | $191 | 21K | 227 |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.02¢ | $168 | 16K | 474 |
| Washington Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $161 | 15K | 1,789 |
Power outages in Hancock County right now
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Outage history in Hancock County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,019 | 1,211 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 108 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,515 (146%) | 7,559 (169.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (5,019 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Milledgeville 16.4¢
- Hardwick 16.4¢
- Warrenton 16.4¢
- Sandersville 16.4¢
- Greensboro 16.4¢
- Eatonton 16.4¢
- Union Point 16.4¢
- Tennille 16.4¢
- Davisboro 16.4¢
- Thomson 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31087
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sparta?
Most homes in Sparta 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 Sparta: Tri-County Electric Member Corp (GA) (16.20¢), Rayle Electric Membership Corp. (15.02¢), Washington Electric Member Corp. (15.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sparta?
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 Sparta, GA?
4 utilities serve Sparta's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Tri-County Electric Member Corp (GA), Rayle Electric Membership Corp., Washington Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sparta?
In 2025, customers in Hancock County averaged 20 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 108 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 7,559 customers (169.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.