Electricity rates in Central, TN
Central (2,686 people, Lauderdale County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Southwest Tennessee E M C pay about 13.87¢/kWh, 2% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Central
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $183 | 44K | 701 |
| Forked Deer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.41¢ | $211 | 8,331 | 466 |
| City of Ripley | Municipal utility | 13.55¢ | $152 | 5,114 | 281 |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 12.83¢ | $374 | 1 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Lauderdale County right now
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Outage history in Lauderdale County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 19 | 59 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 9 |
| Most customers out at once | 362 (3%) | 515 (4.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-04-02 |
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
ZIP codes: 38063
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Central?
Most homes in Central get power from Southwest Tennessee E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Central: Forked Deer Electric Co-op (15.41¢), City of Ripley (13.55¢), Entergy Arkansas (12.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Central?
About $183 a month, based on 1,322 kWh a month (the average for Southwest Tennessee E M C customers) at 13.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Central, TN?
5 utilities serve Central's ZIP codes: Southwest Tennessee E M C, Forked Deer Electric Co-op, City of Ripley, Entergy Arkansas, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Central?
In 2025, customers in Lauderdale County averaged 59 min without power. Outages hit 9 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 515 customers (4.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.