Electricity rates in Lexington, TN
Lexington (7,822 people, Henderson 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 Lexington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $183 | 44K | 701 |
| City of Lexington | Municipal utility | 13.18¢ | $145 | 18K | — |
| Carroll County | Municipal utility | 13.03¢ | $161 | 12K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Henderson County right now
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Outage history in Henderson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3 | 27 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 121 (0.7%) | 1,294 (7.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-24 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (3 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Parsons 14.7¢
- Henderson 13.9¢
- Jackson —
- Medina 13.9¢
- Huntingdon 13.0¢
- Three Way 14.0¢
- Milan 14.0¢
- Bruceton 13.0¢
- Adamsville 13.4¢
- Clifton 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 38351
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lexington?
Most homes in Lexington 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 Lexington: City of Lexington (13.18¢), Carroll County (13.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lexington?
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 Lexington, TN?
4 utilities serve Lexington's ZIP codes: Southwest Tennessee E M C, City of Lexington, Carroll County, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lexington?
In 2025, customers in Henderson County averaged 27 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 1,294 customers (7.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.