Electricity rates in Alton North (historical), TX
Alton North (historical) (5,541 people, Hidalgo County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Magic Valley Electric Co-op pay about 10.84¢/kWh, 32% less than the Texas average. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can pick your retail provider.
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Electric companies serving Alton North (historical)
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.84¢ | $145 | 130K | 289 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company | Delivery (TDU) | 13.20¢ | $146 | 3.55M | 232 |
| AEP Texas Central Company | Delivery (TDU) | 12.00¢ | $138 | 794K | 205 |
Cheapest electricity plans in Alton North (historical)
Oncor Electric Delivery Company area. Prices include delivery charges, shown at three usage levels from Power to Choose (2026-10-21).
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.8¢ | 6.9¢ | 12.9¢ |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 19.9¢ | 7.0¢ | 13.1¢ |
| Express Energy · Flash Value 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.3¢ | 7.4¢ | 13.5¢ |
| Spark Energy · Sure Saver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 18.3¢ | 7.9¢ | 12.7¢ |
| Energy Texas · No Bull 6 | 6 mo | 11.5¢ | 11.5¢ | 11.6¢ |
Power outages in Hidalgo County right now
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Outage history in Hidalgo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 81 | 152 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,978 (2.3%) | 61,152 (8.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-14 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (81 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Alton 10.8¢
- West Sharyland 10.8¢
- Palmhurst 10.8¢
- La Homa 10.8¢
- Doffing 10.8¢
- Citrus City 10.8¢
- Mission 10.8¢
- Palmview 10.8¢
- Palmview South 10.8¢
- Perezville 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 78572, 78573, 78574
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alton North (historical)?
Most homes in Alton North (historical) get power from Magic Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 10.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Alton North (historical): Oncor Electric Delivery Company (13.20¢), AEP Texas Central Company (12.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Alton North (historical)?
About $145 a month, based on 1,336 kWh a month (the average for Magic Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 10.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alton North (historical), TX?
3 utilities serve Alton North (historical)'s ZIP codes: Magic Valley Electric Co-op, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, AEP Texas Central Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address. Alton North (historical) is in Texas's competitive market, so Oncor Electric Delivery Company delivers power while you choose a retail electric provider.
How often does the power go out in Alton North (historical)?
In 2025, customers in Hidalgo County averaged 2 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 61,152 customers (8.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.