Electricity rates in Arlington, TN
Arlington (11,625 people, Shelby County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Memphis pay about 13.77¢/kWh, 2% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Arlington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Memphis | Municipal utility | 13.77¢ | $157 | 385K | 349 |
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $183 | 44K | 701 |
| Chickasaw Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.14¢ | $174 | 20K | 1,365 |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 12.83¢ | $374 | 1 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Shelby County right now
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Outage history in Shelby County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 421 | 433 |
| Days with outages | 111 | 120 |
| Most customers out at once | 37,718 (8.9%) | 73,352 (17.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-02-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (421 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hickory Withe —
- Lakeland 13.8¢
- Oakland 12.1¢
- Ellendale 13.8¢
- Mason 13.8¢
- Cordova 13.8¢
- Atoka 13.8¢
- Brighton 13.8¢
- Bartlett 13.8¢
- Millington 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 38002
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Arlington?
Most homes in Arlington get power from City of Memphis, where residential customers pay an average of 13.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Arlington: Southwest Tennessee E M C (13.87¢), Chickasaw Electric Co-op (12.14¢), Entergy Arkansas (12.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Arlington?
About $157 a month, based on 1,142 kWh a month (the average for City of Memphis customers) at 13.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Arlington, TN?
5 utilities serve Arlington's ZIP codes: City of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee E M C, Chickasaw Electric Co-op, Entergy Arkansas, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Arlington?
In 2025, customers in Shelby County averaged 7 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 120 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-25, when 73,352 customers (17.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.