Electricity rates in Union City, TN
Union City (10,573 people, Obion County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Union City pay about 12.20¢/kWh, 10% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Union City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Union City | Municipal utility | 12.20¢ | $129 | 5,198 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.96¢ | $185 | 29K | 312 |
| Weakley County Mun Electric Sys | Municipal utility | 12.65¢ | $169 | 15K | 341 |
Power outages in Obion County right now
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Outage history in Obion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 326 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,537 (20%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-01-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (326 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Englewood 13.6¢
- Troy 14.0¢
- South Fulton 14.0¢
- Martin 12.7¢
- Obion 14.0¢
- Kenton 14.0¢
- Rutherford 14.0¢
- Dresden 12.7¢
- Tiptonville 14.0¢
- Greenfield 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 38261, 38281
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Union City?
Most homes in Union City get power from City of Union City, where residential customers pay an average of 12.20¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Union City: Gibson Electric Members Corp. (13.96¢), Weakley County Mun Electric Sys (12.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Union City?
About $129 a month, based on 1,058 kWh a month (the average for City of Union City customers) at 12.20¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Union City, TN?
4 utilities serve Union City's ZIP codes: City of Union City, Tennessee Valley Authority, Gibson Electric Members Corp., Weakley County Mun Electric Sys. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Union City?
In 2025, customers in Obion County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-01, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.