Electricity rates in Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City, AL ranks 2 of 18 Alabama cities for households without a vehicle (9.6%). Phenix City, Alabama has 38,477 residents in 16,376 households; 74.0% heat with electricity.
Phenix City on the map
Russell County, with Phenix City marked
Who lives in Phenix City: income, cars, homes
In Phenix City, AL, 1,574 households own no vehicle and 8,148 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Phenix City, AL, 6,375 of 16,376 households earn under $35,000, 4,833 $35,000-$75,000, 3,644 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,524 $150,000 or more. 9,031 residents of Phenix City, AL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.8. In Phenix City, AL, 3,953 of 7,482 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,697 households moved in since 2018 and 2,433 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Phenix City, AL homes: 11,812 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,996 none or one, median 5.6 rooms. Of 17,333 workers in Phenix City, AL, 1,662 work from home, 13,540 drive alone, 126 ride transit and 193 walk.
Household income in Phenix City, AL
| Phenix City, AL | Value | Rank in Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL, households under $35,000 | 38.9% | 3 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, households $150,000 or more | 9.3% | 15 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, residents below poverty | 23.8% | 4 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, median age | 35.8 | 15 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 63.3% | 12 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, households without a vehicle | 9.6% | 2 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, households with 2+ vehicles | 49.8% | 16 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, workers at home | 9.6% | 7 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, cost-burdened renters | 52.8% | 5 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, moved in since 2018 | 40.9% | 7 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, moved in before 2000 | 14.9% | 12 of 18 |
Who supplies Phenix City
Russell County lists 2 utilities for Phenix City, AL (38,477 residents): homes pay 14.39 to 16.77 cents per kWh, about $164 to $192 a month at 1,143 kWh, 4.0% to 4.6% of the $49,715 Phenix City median income. Russell County page.
Facts about Phenix City
- Residents of Phenix City, AL, ACS 2023
- 38,47714 of 18 Alabama cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Phenix City, AL
- $49,71515 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Phenix City, AL
- 16,3762.35 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Phenix City, AL
- 51.5%8,428 owners and 7,948 renter households
- Housing units in Phenix City, AL
- 18,6712,295 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Phenix City, AL
- 74.0%12,112 of 16,376 homes
- Land area of Phenix City, AL
- 28.1 sq mi1,371.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Phenix City, AL
- 4.0% to 4.6%at 1,143 kWh a month over the $49,715 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Phenix City, AL
- 119NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 309.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Phenix City, AL
- 19838,828 of 18,671 homes (47.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Phenix City, AL
- $160,000$926 gross rent a month, 6.94% of value a year
Housing and heating in Phenix City
Phenix City, AL: 8,828 of 18,671 homes were built before 1980 and 5,875 in 2000 or later. Phenix City, AL has 12,528 detached houses, 3,656 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 296 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Phenix City, AL
% of homes by decade built, Phenix City, AL
- 5pre-40
- 640s
- 1150s
- 1160s
- 1470s
- 1080s
- 1190s
- 1700s
- 1410s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Phenix City, AL
| Phenix City, AL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL, median year built | 1983 | 1983 | +0 years | 10 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, built before 1980 | 47.3% | 45.9% | +1.3 points | 9 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, built 2000 or later | 31.5% | 27.8% | +3.6 points | 8 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, detached houses | 67.1% | 65.3% | +1.8 points | 11 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.6% | 11.8% | +7.8 points | 10 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, mobile homes | 1.6% | 14.1% | -12.5 points | 8 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, renter households | 48.5% | 39.4% | +9.1 points | 5 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, median home value | $160,000 | $152,300 | +$7,700 | 15 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, median gross rent a month | $926 | $898 | +$28 | 14 of 18 |
| Phenix City, AL, people per household | 2.32 | 2.45 | -0.13 | 14 of 18 |
Cost of living with electricity in Phenix City
Phenix City, AL: 16,376 households at $1,828 a year per home for electricity (Russell County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $29.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,070 a year per household.
| Group in Phenix City, AL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Phenix City, AL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL, all households | 16,376 | $1,828 | $29.9 million | 3.68% |
| Phenix City, AL, homeowners | 8,428 | $2,018 | $17.0 million | 4.06% |
| Phenix City, AL, renters | 7,948 | $1,529 | $12.2 million | 3.08% |
Outage risk around Phenix City
Phenix City, AL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 102 wind and 17 tornado, 309.3 per 100,000 residents of 38,477. Top gust near Phenix City, AL: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Phenix City, AL: $1.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Phenix City, AL
wind and tornado reports, Phenix City, AL
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| Phenix City, AL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL, 2015 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2016 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2017 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2019 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2020 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2023 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Phenix City, AL, 2025 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
Analyst note on Phenix City
Household income in Phenix City, AL is $49,715; 8,428 of its 16,376 households own. Phenix City, AL counts 38,477 residents in 16,376 households, on 28.1 square miles. 12,112 of the 16,376 occupied homes in Phenix City, AL heat with electricity.
Phenix City, AL has 18,671 housing units, 2,295 of them vacant or seasonal. Phenix City, AL ranks 3 of 18 Alabama cities for households earning under $35,000 (38.9%). Phenix City, AL ranks 4 of 18 Alabama cities for the lowest median home value ($160,000).
Phenix City, AL ranks 4 of 18 Alabama cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (74%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Phenix City
Compare Phenix City with nearby cities
| City near Phenix City, AL | Distance from Phenix City | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL (this page) | 0 mi | 38,477 | $49,715 | 1983 | $160,000 | 119 | 9.6% |
| Opelika, AL | 24.8 mi northwest | 31,944 (-6,533) | $58,763 (+$9,048) | 1990 (+7 yr) | $213,700 (+$53,700) | 73 (-46) | 5.9% (-3.7 pts) |
| Auburn, AL | 29.0 mi west | 78,738 (+40,261) | $56,123 (+$6,408) | 2000 (+17 yr) | $342,400 (+$182,400) | 71 (-48) | 9.7% (+0.1 pts) |
| Montgomery, AL | 72.5 mi west | 198,440 (+159,963) | $55,687 (+$5,972) | 1977 (-6 yr) | $148,500 (-$11,500) | 89 (-30) | 7.2% (-2.4 pts) |
| Prattville, AL | 82.7 mi west | 38,850 (+373) | $79,396 (+$29,681) | 1994 (+11 yr) | $208,500 (+$48,500) | 86 (-33) | 6.7% (-2.9 pts) |
| Dothan, AL | 87.1 mi south | 71,118 (+32,641) | $55,052 (+$5,337) | 1981 (-2 yr) | $186,600 (+$26,600) | 335 (+216) | 4.6% (-5.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Phenix City
| ZIP area touching Phenix City, AL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Phenix City | Share of Phenix City's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 36869 (Phenix City, AL) | 19.0% | 51.6% |
| 36867 (Phenix City, AL) | 83.9% | 37.5% |
| 36870 (Phenix City, AL) | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| 36877 (Phenix City, AL) | 2.9% | 4.0% |
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Questions on Phenix City
Phenix City: what is the electricity rate?
Phenix City, AL has no price of its own; its 38,477 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,143 kWh month costs $164 to $192.
Phenix City: how does it rank among Alabama cities?
Phenix City, AL: rank 14 of 18 by its 38,477 residents, rank 15 of 18 by $49,715 median income.
Phenix City: how many homes heat with electricity?
Phenix City, AL: 12,112 of 16,376 occupied homes, 74.0%; Russell County 76.3%.
Phenix City: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,143 kWh a month, 4.0% to 4.6% of the $49,715 median income in Phenix City, AL.
Phenix City: damaging storms reported nearby?
119 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Phenix City, AL, 2015 to 2025, 309.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Phenix City?
Phenix City, AL: median home built 1983; 8,828 of 18,671 homes (47.3%) predate 1980, 12,528 are detached and 3,656 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Phenix City, AL households have no car?
1,574 households; 8,148 have two or more.
How many households in Phenix City, AL earn under $35,000?
6,375 of 16,376, against 1,524 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Phenix City, AL live below the poverty line?
9,031 residents.