Electricity rates in Trail Creek, IN
Trail Creek (2,029 people, LaPorte 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 Trail Creek
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. | Investor-owned utility | 23.52¢ | $158 | 434K | 532 |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.02¢ | $145 | 425K | 283 |
Power outages in LaPorte County right now
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Outage history in LaPorte County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 663 | 809 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,095 (17.3%) | 13,137 (22.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (663 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Michigan City 23.5¢
- Long Beach 23.5¢
- Otis 23.5¢
- La Porte 23.5¢
- Westville 23.5¢
- Chesterton 23.5¢
- Porter 23.5¢
- Burns Harbor 23.5¢
- Hudson Lake 17.0¢
- Kingsford Heights 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 46360, 46361
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Trail Creek?
Most homes in Trail Creek 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 Trail Creek: Indiana Michigan Power Co. (17.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Trail Creek?
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 Trail Creek, IN?
2 utilities serve Trail Creek's ZIP codes: Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Indiana Michigan Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Trail Creek?
In 2025, customers in LaPorte County averaged 13 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 13,137 customers (22.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.