Electricity rates in McAlester, OK
McAlester (18,310 people, Pittsburg County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Public Service Co of Oklahoma pay about 15.69¢/kWh, 15% more than the Oklahoma average.
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Electric companies serving McAlester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Oklahoma | Investor-owned utility | 15.69¢ | $160 | 506K | 200 |
| Kiamichi Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.56¢ | $160 | 21K | 2,322 |
| Canadian Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.91¢ | $178 | 25K | 287 |
| Choctaw Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.30¢ | $172 | 22K | 806 |
| People's Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.31¢ | $226 | 15K | 245 |
Power outages in Pittsburg County right now
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Outage history in Pittsburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 258 | 669 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,245 (16.1%) | 5,840 (22.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-05-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (258 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Krebs 15.7¢
- Hartshorne 15.7¢
- Quinton 12.5¢
- Wilburton 15.7¢
- Eufaula 12.5¢
- Wetumka 12.5¢
- Henryetta 12.5¢
- Holdenville 12.5¢
- Coalgate 15.7¢
- Checotah 12.5¢
ZIP codes: 74501, 74502
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in McAlester?
Most homes in McAlester get power from Public Service Co of Oklahoma, where residential customers pay an average of 15.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Oklahoma average is 13.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of McAlester: Kiamichi Electric Co-op (14.56¢), Canadian Valley Electric Co-op (13.91¢), Choctaw Electric Co-op (14.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in McAlester?
About $160 a month, based on 1,020 kWh a month (the average for Public Service Co of Oklahoma customers) at 15.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in McAlester, OK?
5 utilities serve McAlester's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Oklahoma, Kiamichi Electric Co-op, Canadian Valley Electric Co-op, Choctaw Electric Co-op, People's Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in McAlester?
In 2025, customers in Pittsburg County averaged 11 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-24, when 5,840 customers (22.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.