Electricity rates in Murfreesboro, NC
Murfreesboro (3,002 people, Hertford County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 13.32¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Murfreesboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 21.80¢ | $256 | 12K | 179 |
Power outages in Hertford County right now
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Outage history in Hertford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 90 | 205 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,380 (17%) | 1,493 (10.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-20 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (90 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ahoskie 13.3¢
- Weldon 16.4¢
- Scotland Neck 16.4¢
- Gaston 13.3¢
- Roanoke Rapids 16.4¢
- Windsor 13.3¢
- South Rosemary 13.3¢
- Enfield 16.4¢
- Edenton 13.3¢
- Hertford 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 27855
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Murfreesboro?
Most homes in Murfreesboro get power from Virginia Electric & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.32¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Murfreesboro: Roanoke Electric Member Corp. (21.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Murfreesboro?
About $171 a month, based on 1,285 kWh a month (the average for Virginia Electric & Power Co. customers) at 13.32¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Murfreesboro, NC?
2 utilities serve Murfreesboro's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Roanoke Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Murfreesboro?
In 2025, customers in Hertford County averaged 3 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 1,493 customers (10.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.