Electricity rates in Madison, WV
Madison (2,929 people, Boone 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 Madison
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Boone County right now
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Outage history in Boone County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,826 | 2,106 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 142 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,081 (31.2%) | 4,488 (34.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,826 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Chapmanville 17.1¢
- Alum Creek 17.1¢
- Logan 17.1¢
- Marmet 17.1¢
- Chesapeake 17.1¢
- Belle 17.1¢
- Tornado 17.1¢
- Mount Gay-Shamrock 17.1¢
- Rand 17.1¢
- Dunbar 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25130
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Madison?
Most homes in Madison 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 Madison?
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 Madison, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Madison.
How often does the power go out in Madison?
In 2025, customers in Boone County averaged 35 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 142 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-11, when 4,488 customers (34.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.