Electricity rates in Rio Rico, AZ
Rio Rico (18,962 people, Santa Cruz County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on UNS Electric pay about 14.64¢/kWh, 5% less than the Arizona average.
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Electric companies serving Rio Rico
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNS Electric | Investor-owned utility | 14.64¢ | $124 | 95K | 81 |
| Trico Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.02¢ | $138 | 54K | 90 |
Power outages in Santa Cruz County right now
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Outage history in Santa Cruz County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,483 | 1,686 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,655 (198.1%) | 2,487 (185.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-22 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,483 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nogales 14.6¢
- Tubac 14.6¢
- Arivaca Junction 14.9¢
- Green Valley 14.9¢
- East Sahuarita 14.9¢
- Sahuarita 14.9¢
- Corona de Tucson 14.9¢
- Huachuca City 14.7¢
- Whetstone 14.7¢
- Sierra Vista 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 85648
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rio Rico?
Most homes in Rio Rico get power from UNS Electric, where residential customers pay an average of 14.64¢/kWh including all charges. The Arizona average is 15.40¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Rio Rico: Trico Electric Cooperative (15.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rio Rico?
About $124 a month, based on 849 kWh a month (the average for UNS Electric customers) at 14.64¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Rio Rico, AZ?
2 utilities serve Rio Rico's ZIP codes: UNS Electric, Trico Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rio Rico?
In 2025, customers in Santa Cruz County averaged 28 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 2,487 customers (185.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.