Electricity rates in Payson, AZ
Payson (15,345 people, Gila County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Arizona Public Service Co. pay about 17.08¢/kWh, 11% more than the Arizona average.
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Electric companies serving Payson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.08¢ | $165 | 1.29M | 73 |
| Salt River Project | Public power district | 14.10¢ | $161 | 1.07M | 66 |
| Navopache Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.55¢ | $81 | 41K | — |
Power outages in Gila County right now
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Outage history in Gila County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 241 | 207 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,611 (12.2%) | 5,849 (19.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-09-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (241 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sun Valley 17.1¢
- Star Valley 17.1¢
- Pine 17.1¢
- Tonto Basin 17.1¢
- Lake Montezuma 17.1¢
- Camp Verde 17.1¢
- Rio Verde 17.1¢
- Carefree 17.1¢
- Cordes Lakes 17.1¢
- Heber-Overgaard 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 85541, 85547
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Payson?
Most homes in Payson get power from Arizona Public Service Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.08¢/kWh including all charges. The Arizona average is 15.40¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Payson: Salt River Project (14.10¢), Navopache Electric Co-op (13.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in Payson?
About $165 a month, based on 966 kWh a month (the average for Arizona Public Service Co. customers) at 17.08¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Payson, AZ?
3 utilities serve Payson's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Salt River Project, Navopache Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Payson?
In 2025, customers in Gila County averaged 3 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-14, when 5,849 customers (19.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.