EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 38251 — Puryear, TN

Homes in ZIP 38251 pay about 11.6¢ per kWh (City of Paris (TN), 2024 average). The Tennessee average is 13.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price11.6¢per kWh
UtilityCity of Paris (TN)
TN average13.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1291,115 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$58
900 kWh / month$104
1,200 kWh / month$139

Monthly cost at the average price of 11.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 38251 is

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Utilities serving 38251

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in TN
City of Paris (TN)
Municipal
11.6¢
2024
$12916,263

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Henry County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Tennessee price trend

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Tennessee averageU.S. average
Aug 202613.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.5%13.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+20.5%11.1¢
Record high15.1¢Mar 2026
Avg. home bill$2061,532 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 38251

How much does electricity cost in 38251?

About 11.6¢ per kWh for homes (City of Paris (TN), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $104.

Who is the electric utility for 38251?

City of Paris (TN), with about 16,263 residential customers in Tennessee.

Is electricity in TN getting more expensive?

The Tennessee residential average was 13.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.