Electricity rates in Covington, TN
Covington (9,036 people, Tipton County) is served by 4 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 Covington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $183 | 44K | 701 |
| City of Covington | Municipal utility | 12.09¢ | $131 | 3,745 | — |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 12.83¢ | $374 | 1 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Tipton County right now
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Outage history in Tipton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 184 | 359 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,887 (18.1%) | 5,094 (23.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-06 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (184 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brighton 13.8¢
- Atoka 13.8¢
- Mason 13.8¢
- Munford 13.9¢
- Ripley 13.9¢
- Central 13.9¢
- Arlington 13.8¢
- Millington 13.8¢
- Brownsville 13.9¢
- Hickory Withe —
ZIP codes: 38019
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Covington?
Most homes in Covington 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 Covington: City of Covington (12.09¢), Entergy Arkansas (12.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Covington?
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 Covington, TN?
4 utilities serve Covington's ZIP codes: Southwest Tennessee E M C, City of Covington, Entergy Arkansas, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Covington?
In 2025, customers in Tipton County averaged 5 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 5,094 customers (23.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.