Electricity rates in Benton, TN
Benton (1,292 people, Polk County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Volunteer Electric Co-op pay about 13.63¢/kWh, 1% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Benton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| City of Etowah | Municipal utility | 14.57¢ | $169 | 4,466 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 794 | 498 |
| Days with outages | 81 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,533 (46.4%) | 2,627 (26.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (794 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Cleveland 13.8¢
- Etowah 13.6¢
- Cleveland 13.8¢
- Wildwood Lake 13.8¢
- Hopewell —
- South Cleveland 13.8¢
- Athens 12.8¢
- Apison 13.1¢
- Collegedale 13.1¢
- Decatur 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 37307
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Benton?
Most homes in Benton get power from Volunteer Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.63¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Benton: City of Etowah (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Benton?
About $165 a month, based on 1,210 kWh a month (the average for Volunteer Electric Co-op customers) at 13.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Benton, TN?
3 utilities serve Benton's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, City of Etowah, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Benton?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 8 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 2,627 customers (26.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.