Electricity rates in Bass Lake, IN
Bass Lake (1,195 people, Starke County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Kankakee Valley Rural E M C pay about 15.36¢/kWh, 9% less than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Bass Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 15.36¢ | $152 | 19K | 415 |
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
Power outages in Starke County right now
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Outage history in Starke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,593 | 853 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,306 (93%) | 5,377 (53.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,593 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Knox 23.5¢
- North Judson 23.5¢
- Culver 23.5¢
- Winamac 23.5¢
- Koontz Lake 23.5¢
- Plymouth 23.5¢
- Walkerton 23.5¢
- Kingsford Heights 23.5¢
- Argos 23.5¢
- Wanatah 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 46534, 46968
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bass Lake?
Most homes in Bass Lake get power from Kankakee Valley Rural E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 15.36¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bass Lake: Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. (23.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bass Lake?
About $151 a month, based on 986 kWh a month (the average for Kankakee Valley Rural E M C customers) at 15.36¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bass Lake, IN?
2 utilities serve Bass Lake's ZIP codes: Kankakee Valley Rural E M C, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bass Lake?
In 2025, customers in Starke County averaged 14 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-30, when 5,377 customers (53.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.