Electricity rates in Joseph, OR
Joseph (1,063 people, Wallowa County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 4% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Joseph
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.06¢ | $111 | 26K | 157 |
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.88¢ | $129 | 14K | 273 |
Power outages in Wallowa County right now
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Outage history in Wallowa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,326 | 1,236 |
| Days with outages | 81 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,544 (135.9%) | 5,599 (137.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-19 | 2025-05-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,326 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Enterprise 14.9¢
- Union 14.9¢
- Elgin 14.9¢
- Island City 14.9¢
- La Grande 14.9¢
- Baker City 11.1¢
- Athena 14.9¢
- Milton-Freewater 14.9¢
- Mission 14.9¢
- Pilot Rock 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97846
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Joseph?
Most homes in Joseph get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Joseph: Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op (11.06¢), Idaho Power Co. (11.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Joseph?
About $131 a month, based on 877 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 14.92¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Joseph, OR?
3 utilities serve Joseph's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op, Idaho Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Joseph?
In 2025, customers in Wallowa County averaged 20 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-20, when 5,599 customers (137.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.