Electricity rates in Mountain City, TN
Mountain City (2,475 people, Johnson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Mountain Electric Co-op pay about 13.47¢/kWh, 1% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Mountain City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.47¢ | $139 | 12K | 79 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Johnson County right now
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Outage history in Johnson County
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1 |
| Days with outages | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 4 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2025-09-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Nearby cities
- Hunter 12.7¢
- Bristol —
- Elizabethton 12.7¢
- Roan Mountain 13.5¢
- Bluff City 11.7¢
- Walnut Hill —
- Blountville 11.7¢
- Johnson City —
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Unicoi 12.7¢
ZIP codes: 37683
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mountain City?
Most homes in Mountain City get power from Mountain Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Mountain City?
About $139 a month, based on 1,029 kWh a month (the average for Mountain Electric Co-op customers) at 13.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mountain City, TN?
2 utilities serve Mountain City's ZIP codes: Mountain Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mountain City?
In 2025, customers in Johnson County averaged 1 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-04, when 4 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.