Electricity rates in Elkhart, IN
Elkhart (52,348 people, Elkhart County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Indiana Michigan Power Co. pay about 17.02¢/kWh, 0% more than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Elkhart
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.02¢ | $145 | 425K | 283 |
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 19.33¢ | $205 | 320 | — |
Power outages in Elkhart County right now
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Outage history in Elkhart County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 474 | 458 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,676 (19.3%) | 13,408 (18.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (474 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dunlap 23.5¢
- Simonton Lake 17.0¢
- Osceola 23.5¢
- Granger 17.0¢
- Bristol 23.5¢
- Mishawaka 12.9¢
- Goshen 23.5¢
- Wakarusa 23.5¢
- Notre Dame 17.0¢
- Middlebury 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 46514, 46515, 46516, 46517
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elkhart?
Most homes in Elkhart get power from Indiana Michigan Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.02¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Elkhart: Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. (23.52¢), Midwest Energy Cooperative (19.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elkhart?
About $145 a month, based on 853 kWh a month (the average for Indiana Michigan Power Co. customers) at 17.02¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Elkhart, IN?
3 utilities serve Elkhart's ZIP codes: Indiana Michigan Power Co., Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Midwest Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elkhart?
In 2025, customers in Elkhart County averaged 7 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 13,408 customers (18.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.