Electricity rates in Tahlequah, OK
Tahlequah (16,598 people, Cherokee County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Lake Region Electric Co-op pay about 13.61¢/kWh, 1% less than the Oklahoma average.
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Electric companies serving Tahlequah
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.61¢ | $161 | 25K | 317 |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.47¢ | $130 | 716K | 237 |
| Northeast Oklahoma Electric Co. | Electric cooperative | 14.74¢ | $167 | 38K | — |
| East Central Oklahoma Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.20¢ | $162 | 34K | 419 |
| Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.53¢ | $156 | 12K | 1,043 |
Power outages in Cherokee County right now
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Outage history in Cherokee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 150 | 313 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,518 (9.2%) | 2,648 (9.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-17 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (150 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Park Hill 14.2¢
- Fort Gibson 12.5¢
- Stilwell 13.6¢
- Wagoner 12.5¢
- Locust Grove 15.7¢
- Westville 15.5¢
- Muskogee 12.5¢
- Chouteau 15.7¢
- Salina 15.7¢
- Vian 12.5¢
ZIP codes: 74464, 74465
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tahlequah?
Most homes in Tahlequah get power from Lake Region Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.61¢/kWh including all charges. The Oklahoma average is 13.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tahlequah: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. (12.47¢), Northeast Oklahoma Electric Co. (14.74¢), East Central Oklahoma Electric Co-op (14.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tahlequah?
About $161 a month, based on 1,183 kWh a month (the average for Lake Region Electric Co-op customers) at 13.61¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tahlequah, OK?
5 utilities serve Tahlequah's ZIP codes: Lake Region Electric Co-op, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Northeast Oklahoma Electric Co., East Central Oklahoma Electric Co-op, Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tahlequah?
In 2025, customers in Cherokee County averaged 5 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 2,648 customers (9.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.