Electricity rates in Checotah, OK
Checotah (3,261 people, McIntosh County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. pay about 12.47¢/kWh, 9% less than the Oklahoma average.
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Electric companies serving Checotah
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.47¢ | $130 | 716K | 237 |
| East Central Oklahoma Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.20¢ | $162 | 34K | 419 |
| Cookson Hills Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $190 | 18K | 488 |
Power outages in McIntosh County right now
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Outage history in McIntosh County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 314 | 242 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,243 (45.7%) | 1,351 (11.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-03 | 2025-05-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (314 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 74426
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Checotah?
Most homes in Checotah get power from Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.47¢/kWh including all charges. The Oklahoma average is 13.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Checotah: East Central Oklahoma Electric Co-op (14.20¢), Cookson Hills Electric Co-op (16.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Checotah?
About $130 a month, based on 1,046 kWh a month (the average for Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 12.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Checotah, OK?
3 utilities serve Checotah's ZIP codes: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., East Central Oklahoma Electric Co-op, Cookson Hills Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Checotah?
In 2025, customers in McIntosh County averaged 4 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-18, when 1,351 customers (11.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.