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Electricity rates in Jackson, NJ

Typical rate
19.28¢
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.
Est. monthly bill
$152
788 kWh/month
vs. New Jersey
-19%
state 23.78¢
Outage time (2025)
5 hr 18 min
Ocean County avg

Jackson (54,856 people, Ocean County) is served by Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.. Homes on Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. pay about 19.28¢/kWh, 19% less than the New Jersey average.

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Electric companies serving Jackson

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.Investor-owned utility19.28¢$152956K391

Power outages in Ocean County right now

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Outage history in Ocean County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer244318
Days with outages9083
Most customers out at once26,620 (8.1%)34,847 (10.6%)
Worst day2024-06-272025-02-17

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan15
  • Feb40
  • Mar8
  • Apr100
  • May10
  • Jun34
  • Jul44
  • Aug15
  • Sep12
  • Oct13
  • Nov10
  • Dec19

More outage time than 2024 (244 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.

Nearby cities

ZIP codes: 08527

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Jackson?

Most homes in Jackson get power from Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.28¢/kWh including all charges. The New Jersey average is 23.78¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.

What is the average electric bill in Jackson?

About $152 a month, based on 788 kWh a month (the average for Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. customers) at 19.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.

Who is the electric company in Jackson, NJ?

Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves Jackson.

How often does the power go out in Jackson?

In 2025, customers in Ocean County averaged 5 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-17, when 34,847 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.