Electricity rates in Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkesboro (3,531 people, Wilkes County) is served by 2 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 Wilkesboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 18.46¢ | $196 | 28K | 249 |
Power outages in Wilkes County right now
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Outage history in Wilkes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11,416 | 1,422 |
| Days with outages | 132 | 128 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,628 (281.4%) | 7,053 (87.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (11,416 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Wilkesboro 13.9¢
- Cricket 13.9¢
- Moravian Falls 13.9¢
- Fairplains 13.9¢
- Millers Creek 13.9¢
- Mulberry 13.9¢
- Hays 13.9¢
- Taylorsville 13.9¢
- Elkin 13.9¢
- Jonesville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28697
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wilkesboro?
Most homes in Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro: Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. (18.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wilkesboro?
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 Wilkesboro, NC?
2 utilities serve Wilkesboro's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wilkesboro?
In 2025, customers in Wilkes County averaged 23 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 128 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-03, when 7,053 customers (87.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.