Electricity rates in 47574 — Rome, IN
Homes in ZIP 47574 pay about 15.7¢ per kWh (Southern Indiana R E C, Inc., 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 15.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 47574 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 47574
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Indiana R E C, Inc. Cooperative | 15.7¢ 2024 | $153 | 8,936 |
| Dubois Rural Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Perry County | 14.4¢ 2024 | $150 | 13,419 |
| City of Tell City (IN) Municipal · serves Perry County | 11.2¢ 2024 | $389 | 4,330 |
| Cannelton Utilities Municipal · serves Perry County | 12.2¢ 2024 | $134 | 929 |
| City of Troy (IN) Municipal · serves Perry County | 13.1¢ 2024 | $464 | 304 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Perry 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 47574
How much does electricity cost in 47574?
About 15.7¢ per kWh for homes (Southern Indiana R E C, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $142.
Who is the electric utility for 47574?
Southern Indiana R E C, Inc., with about 8,936 residential customers in Indiana; 4 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¢.