Electricity rates in Bluefield, WV
Bluefield (10,323 people, Mercer County) is served by Appalachian Power Co.. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 17.11¢/kWh, 11% more than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Bluefield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Mercer County right now
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Outage history in Mercer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,834 | 1,602 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,483 (64.3%) | 25,020 (65.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,834 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brush Fork 17.1¢
- Bluewell 17.1¢
- Princeton 17.1¢
- Welch 17.1¢
- Mullens 17.1¢
- Coal City 17.1¢
- Sophia 17.1¢
- Shady Spring 17.1¢
- Crab Orchard 17.1¢
- Daniels 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 24701
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bluefield?
Most homes in Bluefield get power from Appalachian Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.11¢/kWh including all charges. The West Virginia average is 15.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bluefield?
About $198 a month, based on 1,157 kWh a month (the average for Appalachian Power Co. customers) at 17.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bluefield, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Bluefield.
How often does the power go out in Bluefield?
In 2025, customers in Mercer County averaged 26 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 25,020 customers (65.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.