Electricity rates in Leadville, CO
Leadville (2,644 people, Lake County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Public Service Co of Colorado pay about 16.72¢/kWh, 1% more than the Colorado average.
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Electric companies serving Leadville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | Investor-owned utility | 16.72¢ | $98 | 1.38M | 360 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.98¢ | $143 | 169K | 381 |
Power outages in Lake County right now
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Outage history in Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 301 | 1,272 |
| Days with outages | 20 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,766 (79.7%) | 4,466 (128.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-12 | 2025-10-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (301 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Leadville North 16.7¢
- Breckenridge 16.7¢
- Minturn 16.7¢
- Frisco 16.7¢
- Vail 16.7¢
- Aspen 16.7¢
- Silverthorne 16.7¢
- Avon 16.7¢
- Keystone 16.7¢
- Buena Vista 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 80461
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Leadville?
Most homes in Leadville get power from Public Service Co of Colorado, where residential customers pay an average of 16.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Colorado average is 16.58¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Leadville: CORE Electric Cooperative (16.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Leadville?
About $98 a month, based on 584 kWh a month (the average for Public Service Co of Colorado customers) at 16.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Leadville, CO?
2 utilities serve Leadville's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of Colorado, CORE Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Leadville?
In 2025, customers in Lake County averaged 21 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-21, when 4,466 customers (128.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.