Electricity rates in Alto, TX
Alto (1,223 people, Cherokee County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association pay about 15.23¢/kWh, 5% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Alto
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.23¢ | $177 | 23K | 841 |
| Houston County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $138 | 22K | 539 |
Power outages in Cherokee County right now
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Outage history in Cherokee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,555 | 507 |
| Days with outages | 115 | 111 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,568 (32.2%) | 3,885 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-29 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,555 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rusk 13.2¢
- Jacksonville 13.4¢
- Nacogdoches 14.5¢
- Grapeland 14.3¢
- Hudson 14.3¢
- Lufkin 14.3¢
- Elkhart 14.3¢
- Crockett 14.3¢
- Palestine 12.6¢
- Troup 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75925
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alto?
Most homes in Alto get power from Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association, where residential customers pay an average of 15.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Alto: Houston County Electric Co-op (15.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Alto?
About $177 a month, based on 1,159 kWh a month (the average for Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association customers) at 15.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alto, TX?
2 utilities serve Alto's ZIP codes: Cherokee County Electric Co-op Association, Houston County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Alto?
In 2025, customers in Cherokee County averaged 8 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 111 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 3,885 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.