Electricity rates in Hunter, TN
Hunter (1,854 people, Carter County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Elizabethton pay about 12.66¢/kWh, 7% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Hunter
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Elizabethton | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $147 | 23K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Bristol | Municipal utility | 11.71¢ | $152 | 30K | 59 |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.47¢ | $139 | 12K | 79 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.88¢ | $130 | 1,003 | — |
Power outages in Carter County right now
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Outage history in Carter County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-06 | 2025-02-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elizabethton 12.7¢
- Bluff City 11.7¢
- Johnson City —
- Roan Mountain 13.5¢
- Blountville 11.7¢
- Walnut Hill —
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Bristol —
- Midway 13.0¢
- Unicoi 12.7¢
ZIP codes: 37643, 37644, 37694
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hunter?
Most homes in Hunter get power from City of Elizabethton, where residential customers pay an average of 12.66¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hunter: City of Bristol (11.71¢), Mountain Electric Co-op (13.47¢), French Broad Electric Member Corp. (16.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hunter?
About $147 a month, based on 1,163 kWh a month (the average for City of Elizabethton customers) at 12.66¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hunter, TN?
5 utilities serve Hunter's ZIP codes: City of Elizabethton, Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Bristol, Mountain Electric Co-op, French Broad Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hunter?
In 2025, customers in Carter County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-25, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.