Electricity rates in Oakland City, IN
Oakland City (2,430 people, Gibson County) is served by 3 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 Oakland City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana | Investor-owned utility | 15.79¢ | $157 | 809K | 267 |
| Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.32¢ | $191 | 135K | 949 |
| Western Indiana Energy REMC | Electric cooperative | 15.38¢ | $189 | 15K | 408 |
Power outages in Gibson County right now
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Outage history in Gibson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 400 | 286 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,793 (32.1%) | 4,357 (29.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (400 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Petersburg 15.8¢
- Princeton 15.8¢
- Fort Branch 15.8¢
- Haubstadt 21.3¢
- Owensville 15.8¢
- Boonville 21.3¢
- Chandler 21.3¢
- Darmstadt 21.3¢
- Huntingburg 21.3¢
- Jasper 14.5¢
ZIP codes: 47660
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakland City?
Most homes in Oakland City 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 Oakland City: Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. (21.32¢), Western Indiana Energy REMC (15.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oakland City?
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 Oakland City, IN?
3 utilities serve Oakland City's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Indiana, Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co., Western Indiana Energy REMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oakland City?
In 2025, customers in Gibson County averaged 4 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 4,357 customers (29.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.