Electricity rates in Buffalo, OK
Buffalo (1,311 people, Harper County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Northwestern Electric Co-op pay about 17.57¢/kWh, 28% more than the Oklahoma average.
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Electric companies serving Buffalo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.57¢ | $157 | 9,644 | — |
| Alfalfa Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.34¢ | $175 | 2,646 | 799 |
Power outages in Harper County right now
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Outage history in Harper County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 364 | 519 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 413 (20%) | 1,111 (53.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-06-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (364 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 73834
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buffalo?
Most homes in Buffalo get power from Northwestern Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Oklahoma average is 13.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Buffalo: Alfalfa Electric Co-op (11.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buffalo?
About $157 a month, based on 891 kWh a month (the average for Northwestern Electric Co-op customers) at 17.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Buffalo, OK?
2 utilities serve Buffalo's ZIP codes: Northwestern Electric Co-op, Alfalfa Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo?
In 2025, customers in Harper County averaged 8 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-01, when 1,111 customers (53.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.