Electricity rates in Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe (4,641 people, Carbon County) is served by PPL Electric Utilities Corp.. Homes on PPL Electric Utilities Corp. pay about 19.85¢/kWh, 4% less than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Jim Thorpe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 19.85¢ | $175 | 836K | 198 |
Power outages in Carbon County right now
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Outage history in Carbon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 703 | 336 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,228 (16.2%) | 3,177 (9.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-04-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (703 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lehighton 19.9¢
- Weissport East 19.9¢
- Nesquehoning 19.9¢
- Weatherly 19.9¢
- Summit Hill 19.9¢
- Palmerton 19.9¢
- Lansford 19.9¢
- Coaldale 19.9¢
- Slatington 19.9¢
- Walnutport 19.9¢
ZIP codes: 18229
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jim Thorpe?
Most homes in Jim Thorpe get power from PPL Electric Utilities Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 19.85¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Jim Thorpe?
About $175 a month, based on 880 kWh a month (the average for PPL Electric Utilities Corp. customers) at 19.85¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Jim Thorpe, PA?
PPL Electric Utilities Corp. serves Jim Thorpe.
How often does the power go out in Jim Thorpe?
In 2025, customers in Carbon County averaged 5 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-14, when 3,177 customers (9.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.