Electricity rates in Colorado City, CO
Colorado City (2,193 people, Pueblo County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Black Hills Colorado Electric pay about 18.99¢/kWh, 15% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Colorado City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| San Isabel Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.72¢ | $124 | 23K | 87 |
Power outages in Pueblo County right now
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Outage history in Pueblo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 218 | 121 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,611 (10.7%) | 11,006 (21.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-13 | 2025-04-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (218 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Walsenburg 19.0¢
- Pueblo 19.0¢
- Pueblo West 19.0¢
- Florence 19.0¢
- Penrose 19.0¢
- Lincoln Park 19.0¢
- Cañon City 17.0¢
- Fowler 19.0¢
- Fountain 19.0¢
- Fort Carson 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 81019
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Colorado City?
Most homes in Colorado City get power from Black Hills Colorado Electric, where residential customers pay an average of 18.99¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Colorado City: San Isabel Electric Association (19.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Colorado City?
About $96 a month, based on 506 kWh a month (the average for Black Hills Colorado Electric customers) at 18.99¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Colorado City, CO?
2 utilities serve Colorado City's ZIP codes: Black Hills Colorado Electric, San Isabel Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Colorado City?
In 2025, customers in Pueblo County averaged 2 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-18, when 11,006 customers (21.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.