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Municipal · 8,750 residential customers
Benton County electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 11% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$168/mo
At 1,114 kWh a month
1-year change
+8.9%
5 years: +18.2%
Average rate by year
202012.8¢
202113.1¢
202213.6¢
202313.6¢
202413.9¢
202515.1¢
Benton County bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Benton County's 2025 average rate of 15.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Benton County | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $113 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $151 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $302 | $271 |
Other utilities in Tennessee
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service | 424,808 | 14.0¢ |
| City of Memphis - (TN) | 385,015 | 13.2¢ |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | 311,520 | 12.5¢ |
| Knoxville Utilities Board | 196,674 | 13.8¢ |
| City of Chattanooga - (TN) | 164,914 | 12.9¢ |
| Volunteer Electric Coop | 105,248 | 13.1¢ |
| Cumberland Elec Member Corp | 101,734 | 13.8¢ |
| City of Clarksville - (TN) | 77,509 | 13.7¢ |
Benton County: common questions
- How much does Benton County charge per kWh?
- Benton County residential customers paid an average of 15.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Benton County electric bill?
- The average Benton County household used 1,114 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $168 a month at the average rate.
- Is Benton County cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Benton County's average rate is 11% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 85 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Benton County raise rates?
- Benton County's average residential rate changed +8.9% from 2024 to 2025 and +18.2% since 2020.
- Is my Benton County bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Tennessee homes and your rate with Benton County's average.
Got a Benton County bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.