Electricity rates in Waycross, GA
Waycross (14,053 people, Ware 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 Waycross
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $179 | 54K | — |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $172 | 28K | 407 |
Power outages in Ware County right now
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Outage history in Ware County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 8,169 | 156 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,194 (85.6%) | 2,284 (10.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-29 | 2025-06-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (8,169 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Deenwood 16.4¢
- Sunnyside 16.4¢
- Blackshear 16.4¢
- Nahunta 16.4¢
- Alma 16.4¢
- Homerville 16.4¢
- Nicholls 16.4¢
- Pearson 16.4¢
- Folkston 16.4¢
- Douglas 10.7¢
ZIP codes: 31501, 31502, 31503
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waycross?
Most homes in Waycross 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 Waycross: Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation (15.04¢), Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waycross?
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 Waycross, GA?
3 utilities serve Waycross's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation, Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waycross?
In 2025, customers in Ware County averaged 2 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-09, when 2,284 customers (10.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.