Electricity rates in Smithville, TN
Smithville (4,640 people, DeKalb County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Middle Tennessee E M C pay about 12.61¢/kWh, 7% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Smithville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 12.61¢ | $163 | 312K | 50 |
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $176 | 46K | 344 |
| Caney Fork Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.99¢ | $167 | 30K | 322 |
| City of Smithville | Municipal utility | 13.07¢ | $121 | 2,441 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in DeKalb County right now
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Outage history in DeKalb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 13 | 20 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 8 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,284 (12.4%) | 1,287 (12.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-28 | 2025-12-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (13 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gordonsville 14.4¢
- Baxter 14.4¢
- Woodbury 12.6¢
- McMinnville 13.3¢
- Sparta 13.6¢
- Watertown 12.6¢
- South Carthage 14.4¢
- Carthage 14.4¢
- Cookeville —
- Spencer 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 37166
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Smithville?
Most homes in Smithville get power from Middle Tennessee E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 12.61¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Smithville: Upper Cumberland E M C (14.38¢), Caney Fork Electric Co-op (13.99¢), City of Smithville (13.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Smithville?
About $163 a month, based on 1,295 kWh a month (the average for Middle Tennessee E M C customers) at 12.61¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Smithville, TN?
5 utilities serve Smithville's ZIP codes: Middle Tennessee E M C, Upper Cumberland E M C, Caney Fork Electric Co-op, City of Smithville, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Smithville?
In 2025, customers in DeKalb County averaged 20 min without power. Outages hit 8 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-31, when 1,287 customers (12.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.