Electricity rates in 46171 — Reelsville, IN
Homes in ZIP 46171 pay about 17.7¢ per kWh (South Central Indiana REMC, 2024 average). The Indiana average is 17.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 17.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 46171 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 46171
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Indiana REMC Cooperative | 17.7¢ 2024 | $191 | 34,901 |
| Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC Cooperative | 16.1¢ 2024 | $171 | 18,898 |
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC Investor Owned · serves Putnam County | 16.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $120 | 796,265 |
| AES Indiana Investor Owned · serves Putnam County | 15.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $123 | 469,499 |
| Hendricks County Rural E M C Cooperative · serves Putnam County | 13.8¢ 2024 | $160 | 37,638 |
| Parke County Rural E M C Cooperative · serves Putnam County | 15.7¢ 2024 | $188 | 12,571 |
| Town of Bainbridge (IN) Municipal · serves Putnam County | 13.9¢ 2024 | $165 | 407 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Putnam County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Indiana price trend
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 North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
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 46171
How much does electricity cost in 46171?
About 17.7¢ per kWh for homes (South Central Indiana REMC, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $160.
Who is the electric utility for 46171?
South Central Indiana REMC, with about 34,901 residential customers in Indiana; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in IN getting more expensive?
The Indiana residential average was 17.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.