Electricity rates in King, NC
King (7,059 people, Stokes County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 6% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving King
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 18.46¢ | $196 | 28K | 249 |
Power outages in Stokes County right now
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Outage history in Stokes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,510 | 1,381 |
| Days with outages | 109 | 107 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,964 (31.5%) | 2,689 (43.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-06 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,510 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tobaccoville 13.9¢
- Rural Hall 13.9¢
- Pilot Mountain 13.9¢
- Walnut Cove 13.9¢
- Lewisville 13.9¢
- Walkertown 13.9¢
- Winston-Salem 13.9¢
- Clemmons 13.9¢
- White Plains 13.9¢
- Kernersville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27021
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in King?
Most homes in King get power from Duke Energy Carolinas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of King: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. (18.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in King?
About $139 a month, based on 996 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Carolinas customers) at 13.94¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in King, NC?
3 utilities serve King's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in King?
In 2025, customers in Stokes County averaged 23 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 107 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 2,689 customers (43.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.