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Electricity rates in Jackson, MI

Typical rate
21.48¢
Consumers Energy Co.
Est. monthly bill
$139
649 kWh/month
vs. Michigan
+2%
state 21.05¢
Outage time (2025)
6 hr 49 min
Jackson County avg

Jackson (33,133 people, Jackson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Consumers Energy Co. pay about 21.48¢/kWh, 2% more than the Michigan average.

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Electric companies serving Jackson

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
Consumers Energy Co.Investor-owned utility21.48¢$1391.66M820
Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI)Electric cooperative19.28¢$16023K1,153

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Outage history in Jackson County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer259409
Days with outages4641
Most customers out at once4,873 (4.8%)8,695 (8.6%)
Worst day2024-07-102025-03-31

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan2
  • Feb3
  • Mar145
  • Apr133
  • May43
  • Jun25
  • Jul18
  • Aug12
  • Sep7
  • Oct5
  • Nov6
  • Dec10

More outage time than 2024 (259 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.

Nearby cities

ZIP codes: 49201, 49202, 49203, 49204

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Jackson?

Most homes in Jackson get power from Consumers Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 21.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Jackson: Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI) (19.28¢).

What is the average electric bill in Jackson?

About $139 a month, based on 649 kWh a month (the average for Consumers Energy Co. customers) at 21.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.

Who is the electric company in Jackson, MI?

2 utilities serve Jackson's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Tri-County Electric Co-op (MI). Which one serves you depends on your street address.

How often does the power go out in Jackson?

In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 6 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 8,695 customers (8.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.