Electricity rates in Cherokee, OK
Cherokee (1,560 people, Alfalfa County) is served by 2 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 Cherokee
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.47¢ | $130 | 716K | 237 |
| Alfalfa Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.34¢ | $175 | 2,646 | 799 |
Power outages in Alfalfa County right now
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Outage history in Alfalfa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 298 | 743 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 596 (17.5%) | 1,008 (29.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-19 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (298 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 73728
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cherokee?
Most homes in Cherokee 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 Cherokee: Alfalfa Electric Co-op (11.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cherokee?
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 Cherokee, OK?
2 utilities serve Cherokee's ZIP codes: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Alfalfa Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee?
In 2025, customers in Alfalfa County averaged 12 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 1,008 customers (29.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.