Electricity rates in Knox, IN
Knox (3,597 people, Starke County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. pay about 23.52¢/kWh, 39% more than the Indiana average.
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Electric companies serving Knox
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C | Electric cooperative | 15.36¢ | $152 | 19K | 415 |
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
- Bass Lake 15.4¢
- North Judson 23.5¢
- Koontz Lake 23.5¢
- Culver 23.5¢
- Kingsford Heights 23.5¢
- Walkerton 23.5¢
- Plymouth 23.5¢
- Winamac 23.5¢
- Wanatah 23.5¢
- Fish Lake 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 46534
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Knox?
Most homes in Knox get power from Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., where residential customers pay an average of 23.52¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Knox: Kankakee Valley Rural E M C (15.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Knox?
About $158 a month, based on 672 kWh a month (the average for Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. customers) at 23.52¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Knox, IN?
2 utilities serve Knox's ZIP codes: Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Kankakee Valley Rural E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Knox?
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.