Electricity rates in Tonto Basin, AZ
Tonto Basin (1,424 people, Gila 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 Tonto Basin
| 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 |
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
- Rio Verde 17.1¢
- Payson 17.1¢
- Fountain Hills 14.1¢
- Sun Valley 17.1¢
- Star Valley 17.1¢
- Apache Junction 14.1¢
- Gold Canyon 17.1¢
- Carefree 17.1¢
- Gold Camp 17.1¢
- Cave Creek 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 85553
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tonto Basin?
Most homes in Tonto Basin 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 Tonto Basin: Salt River Project (14.10¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tonto Basin?
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 Tonto Basin, AZ?
2 utilities serve Tonto Basin's ZIP codes: Arizona Public Service Co., Salt River Project. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tonto Basin?
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.