Electricity rates in Crownpoint, NM
Crownpoint (2,278 people, McKinley County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Continental Divide El Co-op pay about 17.14¢/kWh, 12% more than the New Mexico average.
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Electric companies serving Crownpoint
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Divide El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.14¢ | $102 | 20K | 235 |
| Navajo Tribal Utility Authority | State-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $89 | 9,768 | 191 |
Power outages in McKinley County right now
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Outage history in McKinley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 13 | 185 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 231 (1.2%) | 5,030 (26.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-14 | 2025-09-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (13 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Thoreau 17.1¢
- Church Rock 17.1¢
- Gallup 17.0¢
- Twin Lakes 17.0¢
- Milan 17.1¢
- Grants 17.1¢
- Skyline-Ganipa 17.1¢
- Black Rock 17.1¢
- Zuni Pueblo 17.1¢
- Laguna 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 87313
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Crownpoint?
Most homes in Crownpoint get power from Continental Divide El Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.14¢/kWh including all charges. The New Mexico average is 15.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Crownpoint: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (17.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Crownpoint?
About $101 a month, based on 592 kWh a month (the average for Continental Divide El Co-op customers) at 17.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Crownpoint, NM?
2 utilities serve Crownpoint's ZIP codes: Continental Divide El Co-op, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Crownpoint?
In 2025, customers in McKinley County averaged 3 hr 5 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-17, when 5,030 customers (26.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.