Electricity rates in Thatcher, AZ
Thatcher (4,992 people, Graham County) is served by 7 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 Thatcher
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.08¢ | $165 | 1.29M | 73 |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C | Electric cooperative | 14.69¢ | $108 | 46K | 92 |
| USBIA-San Carlos Project | Federal utility | 16.46¢ | $142 | 12K | — |
| Graham County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.61¢ | $184 | 8,585 | 173 |
| City of Safford | Municipal utility | 12.96¢ | $164 | 6,163 | — |
| Town of Thatcher | Municipal utility | 12.64¢ | $155 | 3,125 | — |
| Duncan Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $128 | 2,335 | 354 |
Power outages in Graham County right now
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Outage history in Graham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-08 | 2025-04-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Safford 14.7¢
- Pima 13.6¢
- Cactus Flat 17.1¢
- Swift Trail Junction 17.1¢
- Morenci 13.6¢
- Bylas 13.6¢
- Clifton 13.6¢
- Willcox 14.7¢
- Peridot 13.6¢
- Mammoth 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 85552
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Thatcher?
Most homes in Thatcher 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 Thatcher: Sulphur Springs Valley E C (14.69¢), USBIA-San Carlos Project (16.46¢), Graham County Electric Co-op (13.61¢).
What is the average electric bill in Thatcher?
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 Thatcher, AZ?
7 utilities serve Thatcher's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Sulphur Springs Valley E C, USBIA-San Carlos Project, Graham County Electric Co-op, City of Safford, Town of Thatcher, Duncan Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Thatcher?
In 2025, customers in Graham County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-25, when 6 customers (0.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.