Electricity rates in Tombstone, AZ
Tombstone (1,312 people, Cochise County) is served by 2 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 Tombstone
| 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 |
Power outages in Cochise County right now
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Outage history in Cochise County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 169 | 36 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 718,642 (895.8%) | 8,138 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-03 | 2025-07-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (169 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint David 14.7¢
- Whetstone 14.7¢
- Huachuca City 14.7¢
- Sierra Vista 17.1¢
- Sierra Vista Southeast 17.1¢
- Bisbee 17.1¢
- Benson 17.1¢
- Naco 17.1¢
- Pirtleville 17.1¢
- Willcox 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 85638
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tombstone?
Most homes in Tombstone 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 Tombstone: Sulphur Springs Valley E C (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tombstone?
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 Tombstone, AZ?
2 utilities serve Tombstone's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Sulphur Springs Valley E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tombstone?
In 2025, customers in Cochise County averaged 36 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-23, when 8,138 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.