Polk County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Polk County, TN is $162.83
- The average electricity rate in Polk County, TN is 13.85¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Polk County, TN
The average residential electric bill in Polk County, TN is $162.83 per month. Polk County, TN is the 37th most expensive county in Tennessee for electricity.
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Polk County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
When calculating by number of customers, Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Polk County.
Polk County is the 2017th most populated county in the United States, with 17,502 residents calling the county home.
No electricity production takes place in Polk County.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Polk County's average price is 17.26% lower than at 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour.
Polk County is the 1303rd highest polluting county in the United States based on pollution per person. The county emits 5,346.23 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Polk County ranks 73rd out of 95 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population using 259,991.51 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
259,992 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
93,569,665 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,346.23 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benton
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Benton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.09¢ per kWh
- 3.81% higher than last month
- 10.59% higher than November last year
- 4.94% lower than the Tennessee average
- 23.14% lower than the US average
- 87th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 44 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since November last year
- 5,886th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,292 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,204 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.17¢ per kWh
- 0.87% higher than last month
- 3.06% higher than November last year
- 2.99% lower than the Tennessee average
- 26.18% lower than the US average
- 96th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 34 since November last year
- 4,213th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 48 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 290 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$117.63 per month
- 4.23% higher than last month
- 2.53% higher than November last year
- 3.28% higher than the Tennessee average
- 0.51% lower than the US average
- 172nd in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 128 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 69 since November last year
- 16,330th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,244 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$142.74 per month
- 0.17% higher than last month
- 6.72% higher than November last year
- 3.35% lower than the Tennessee average
- 0.35% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 47 since November last year
- 16,767th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,865 since November last year
Benton, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Benton are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.64% less than the state's average rate of 12.90 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Benton average is 3.00% less at $142.74 per month. The city has an average of 5.15 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 429.5 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
For every person in the city there are 5,346.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 5th worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 7,677,181.95 kilograms, which is the 263rd highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton
Benton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.60 | 152.46 | 1,514,818 | 190,797,000 |
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Delano CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Delano CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.64% less than the state's average rate of 12.90 cents. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $142.74. This is 3.00% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16. Customers in the city have 5.15 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 429.5 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
For every person in the city there are 5,346.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 102nd worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,020,362.69 kilograms, which is the 339th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Delano CDP
Delano CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Delano CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.60 | 152.46 | 1,514,818 | 190,797,000 |
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Ducktown, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Ducktown are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.17% more than the average state rate of 12.90 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Ducktown average is 11.31% higher at $163.81 per month. Selling an estimated 500.5 megawatt hours a year, Tri-State EMC is the largest provider in the city.
For every person in the city there are 5,346.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 102nd worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,844,192.76 kilograms, which is the 376th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ducktown
Ducktown residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ducktown, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-State EMC | BUNDLED | 14.55 | 168.79 | 35,073.66 | 5,103,444.45 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ducktown, Tennessee include: 37317, 37391, 37326
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Polk County, Tennessee?
The largest electricity supplier in Polk County, Tennessee by total revenue is Volunteer Electric Cooperative.
Which electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volunteer Electric Cooperative | 7,823 |
| 2 | Tri-State EMC | 3,156 |
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Tennessee?
Polk County, Tennessee has 2 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.
