Electricity rates in Monmouth, OR
Monmouth (10,032 people, Polk County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 4% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Monmouth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Consumers Power | Electric cooperative | 14.02¢ | $163 | 19K | 739 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 513 | 299 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,951 (34.4%) | 8,970 (28.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-03 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (513 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Independence 18.9¢
- Dallas 18.9¢
- Salem 11.0¢
- Four Corners 18.9¢
- Turner 18.9¢
- Jefferson 18.9¢
- Keizer 18.9¢
- Millersburg 14.9¢
- Hayesville 11.0¢
- Albany 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97361
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monmouth?
Most homes in Monmouth get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Monmouth: Consumers Power (14.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monmouth?
About $131 a month, based on 877 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 14.92¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Monmouth, OR?
2 utilities serve Monmouth's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Consumers Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monmouth?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 4 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 8,970 customers (28.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.