Electricity rates in 47249 — Kurtz, IN
Homes in ZIP 47249 pay about 15.3¢ per kWh (Jackson County Rural E M C (IN), 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 15.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 47249 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Rural E M C (IN) Cooperative | 15.3¢ 2024 | $192 | 24,215 |
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC Investor Owned · serves Jackson | 16.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $120 | 796,265 |
| Bartholomew County Rural E M C Cooperative · serves Jackson | 14.7¢ 2024 | $167 | 11,427 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Jackson; 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 47249
How much does electricity cost in 47249?
About 15.3¢ per kWh for homes (Jackson County Rural E M C (IN), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $138.
Who is the electric utility for 47249?
Jackson County Rural E M C (IN), with about 24,215 residential customers in Indiana; 2 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¢.