Electricity rates in Otterbein, IN
Otterbein (1,254 people, Benton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp. pay about 17.08¢/kWh, 1% more than the Indiana average.
What things cost to run in Otterbein
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Otterbein
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.08¢ | $170 | 30K | 216 |
| Carroll-White REMC | Electric cooperative | 16.13¢ | $178 | 15K | 839 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 241 | 121 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,430 (34.6%) | 584 (14.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-16 | 2025-10-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (241 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oxford 23.5¢
- West Lafayette 15.8¢
- Shadeland 15.8¢
- Lafayette 15.8¢
- Battle Ground 15.8¢
- Brookston 23.5¢
- Fowler 23.5¢
- Attica 15.8¢
- Williamsport 15.8¢
- Remington 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 47970
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Otterbein?
Most homes in Otterbein get power from Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 17.08¢/kWh including all charges. The Indiana average is 16.94¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Otterbein: Carroll-White REMC (16.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Otterbein?
About $170 a month, based on 996 kWh a month (the average for Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp. customers) at 17.08¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Otterbein, IN?
2 utilities serve Otterbein's ZIP codes: Tipmont Rural Electric Member Corp., Carroll-White REMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Otterbein?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 2 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-19, when 584 customers (14.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.