Electricity rates in Rocky Mount, VA
Rocky Mount (4,799 people, Franklin County) is served by Appalachian Power Co.. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 16.51¢/kWh, 0% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Rocky Mount
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 146 | 4,274 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 95 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,282 (7%) | 26,423 (81.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-21 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (146 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Henry Fork 16.5¢
- Ferrum 16.5¢
- Union Hall 16.5¢
- North Shore 16.5¢
- Narrows 16.5¢
- Cave Spring 16.5¢
- Bassett 16.5¢
- Stanleytown 16.5¢
- Roanoke 16.5¢
- Collinsville 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24151
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rocky Mount?
Most homes in Rocky Mount get power from Appalachian Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.51¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Rocky Mount?
About $179 a month, based on 1,084 kWh a month (the average for Appalachian Power Co. customers) at 16.51¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Rocky Mount, VA?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Rocky Mount.
How often does the power go out in Rocky Mount?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 71 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 95 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 26,423 customers (81.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.