Electricity rates in Baxter, TN
Baxter (1,384 people, Putnam County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Upper Cumberland E M C pay about 14.38¢/kWh, 6% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Baxter
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $176 | 46K | 344 |
| Caney Fork Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.99¢ | $167 | 30K | 322 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Putnam County right now
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Outage history in Putnam County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 19 | 71 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,330 (4.6%) | 2,070 (4.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (19 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cookeville —
- Algood —
- Dodson Branch 14.4¢
- Gordonsville 14.4¢
- Smithville 12.6¢
- South Carthage 14.4¢
- Carthage 14.4¢
- Sparta 13.6¢
- Monterey 13.6¢
- Livingston 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 38544
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Baxter?
Most homes in Baxter get power from Upper Cumberland E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Baxter: Caney Fork Electric Co-op (13.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Baxter?
About $176 a month, based on 1,225 kWh a month (the average for Upper Cumberland E M C customers) at 14.38¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Baxter, TN?
3 utilities serve Baxter's ZIP codes: Upper Cumberland E M C, Caney Fork Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Baxter?
In 2025, customers in Putnam County averaged 71 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 2,070 customers (4.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.