Electricity rates in Hughesville, MD
Hughesville (2,197 people, Charles County) is served by Southern Maryland Electric Co-op. Homes on Southern Maryland Electric Co-op pay about 18.48¢/kWh, 12% less than the Maryland average.
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Electric companies serving Hughesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Maryland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.48¢ | $216 | 163K | 173 |
Power outages in Charles County right now
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Outage history in Charles County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 174 | 148 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,332 (7.3%) | 8,116 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-29 | 2025-07-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (174 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Charlotte Hall 18.5¢
- Golden Beach 18.5¢
- Mechanicsville 18.5¢
- Baden 23.1¢
- St. Charles 18.5¢
- Saint Charles 18.5¢
- La Plata 18.5¢
- Waldorf 18.5¢
- Prince Frederick 18.5¢
- Huntingtown 22.1¢
ZIP codes: 20637
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hughesville?
Most homes in Hughesville get power from Southern Maryland Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Maryland average is 21.03¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hughesville?
About $216 a month, based on 1,171 kWh a month (the average for Southern Maryland Electric Co-op customers) at 18.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hughesville, MD?
Southern Maryland Electric Co-op serves Hughesville.
How often does the power go out in Hughesville?
In 2025, customers in Charles County averaged 2 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-07, when 8,116 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.