Electricity rates in Bluffton, IN
Bluffton (10,005 people, Wells County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Indiana pay about 15.79¢/kWh, 7% less than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Bluffton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| City of Bluffton | Municipal utility | 10.61¢ | $91 | 5,003 | — |
Power outages in Wells County right now
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Outage history in Wells County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 33 | 43 |
| Days with outages | 9 | 9 |
| Most customers out at once | 576 (3.3%) | 1,726 (9.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-11 | 2025-03-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (33 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ossian 15.8¢
- Markle 15.8¢
- Berne 17.0¢
- Montpelier 17.0¢
- Warren 15.8¢
- Decatur 17.0¢
- Geneva 17.0¢
- Roanoke 16.1¢
- Huntington 15.8¢
- Hartford City 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 46714
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bluffton?
Most homes in Bluffton get power from Duke Energy Indiana, where residential customers pay an average of 15.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bluffton: City of Bluffton (10.61¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bluffton?
About $157 a month, based on 992 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Indiana customers) at 15.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bluffton, IN?
2 utilities serve Bluffton's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Indiana, City of Bluffton. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bluffton?
In 2025, customers in Wells County averaged 43 min without power. Outages hit 9 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-28, when 1,726 customers (9.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.