Jackson County Rural E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Indiana · RFC region · MISO
Jackson County Rural E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 24,354 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Jackson County Rural E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.15 | $68.52 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.30 | $119.03 |
| 1,500 kWh | $225.45 | $169.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $300.60 | $220.06 |
*Schedule "A" Basic Service, Single Phase, Option Y (Flat Rate) (effective 2014-07-01, $18.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Jackson County Rural E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule "A" Basic Service, Single Phase, Option Y (Flat Rate) | 2014-07-01 | $18.00 | 10.10¢ |
| Schedule "A" Basic Service, Single Phase, Option S (Seasonal Pricing)time-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $18.00 | 13.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule "A" Basic Service, Single Phase, Option T (Time of Use Pricing)time-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $18.00 | 32.1¢ (4pm–9pm) · 11.0¢ (12pm–4pm, 9pm–10pm) · 7.8¢ (12am–12pm, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Jackson County Rural E M C rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (12.18¢ → 14.40¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Jackson County Rural E M C | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 476 | 375 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.69 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 57 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 163 | 125 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Jackson County Rural E M C's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 2,165 | 95 | 6,187 | 2025-03-15 |
| Bartholomew | 863 | 64 | 12,903 | 2025-06-19 |
| Lawrence | 528 | 48 | 5,016 | 2025-03-15 |
| Jefferson | 462 | 67 | 2,548 | 2025-12-16 |
| Jennings | 418 | 42 | 3,089 | 2025-04-03 |
| Monroe | 356 | 52 | 12,654 | 2025-06-18 |
| Jackson | 333 | 22 | 11,902 | 2025-04-03 |
| Clark | 290 | 68 | 8,671 | 2025-11-26 |
| Washington | 263 | 26 | 3,533 | 2025-12-16 |
| Scott | 86 | 19 | 861 | 2025-10-07 |
Jackson County Rural E M C service area
Jackson County Rural E M C serves 10 counties in Indiana and 42 ZIP codes.
Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Monroe, Scott, Washington
Cities: Bloomington, Columbus, Seymour, Bedford, North Madison, Madison, Scottsburg, North Vernon, Salem, Austin, Mitchell, Country Squire Lakes, Hanover, Brownstown, Orleans, Henryville, Crothersville, New Pekin, Nashville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 24,354 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 26 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 106 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 22 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 896 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $118,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 627 MWh |
Jackson County Rural E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.01¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.98¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $66,612,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 483,225 MWh |
| Peak demand | 102 MW summer · 149 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9576 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jackson County Rural E M C's electricity rate?
Jackson County Rural E M C residential customers pay an average of 15.03¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 11% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Jackson County Rural E M C electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average Jackson County Rural E M C home uses 1,344 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does Jackson County Rural E M C have?
Jackson County Rural E M C serves 24,354 residential customers and 25,532 customers in total in Indiana, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Jackson County Rural E M C?
In 2025, the average Jackson County Rural E M C customer was without power for 7 hr 56 min (SAIDI) over 2.69 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 43 min. The Indiana average was 6 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Jackson County Rural E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule "A" Basic Service, Single Phase, Option S (Seasonal Pricing). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Jackson County Rural E M C offer net metering for solar?
Jackson County Rural E M C had 106 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.5 MW of capacity and 22 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Jackson County Rural E M C before making decisions.