Electricity rates in La Junta, CO
La Junta (6,951 people, Otero 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 La Junta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Colorado Electric | Investor-owned utility | 18.99¢ | $96 | 98K | 95 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association | Electric cooperative | 18.74¢ | $133 | 8,169 | 1,290 |
Power outages in Otero County right now
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Outage history in Otero County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 102 | 24 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 5 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,032 (24.5%) | 255 (6.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-03 | 2025-11-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rocky Ford 19.0¢
- Las Animas 19.0¢
- Ordway 19.0¢
- Fowler 19.0¢
- Lamar 19.0¢
- Pueblo 19.0¢
- Springfield 19.0¢
- Pueblo West 19.0¢
- Colorado City 19.0¢
- Walsenburg 19.0¢
ZIP codes: 81050
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in La Junta?
Most homes in La Junta 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 La Junta: Southeast Colorado Power Association (18.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in La Junta?
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 La Junta, CO?
2 utilities serve La Junta's ZIP codes: Black Hills Colorado Electric, Southeast Colorado Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in La Junta?
In 2025, customers in Otero County averaged 24 min without power. Outages hit 5 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-16, when 255 customers (6.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.