Electricity rates in Bowie, TX
Bowie (5,126 people, Montague County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wise Electric Co-op pay about 15.82¢/kWh, 1% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Bowie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.82¢ | $228 | 21K | 369 |
| Cooke County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.95¢ | $187 | 16K | 349 |
Power outages in Montague County right now
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Outage history in Montague County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 364 | 436 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,114 (13.4%) | 6,484 (78.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-31 | 2025-04-03 |
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
- Alvord 15.8¢
- Nocona 15.8¢
- Chico 15.8¢
- Saint Jo 15.8¢
- Bridgeport 15.8¢
- Henrietta 13.2¢
- Decatur 13.6¢
- Runaway Bay 15.8¢
- Muenster 15.9¢
- Jacksboro 15.6¢
ZIP codes: 76230
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bowie?
Most homes in Bowie get power from Wise Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.82¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bowie: Cooke County Electric Co-op Association (15.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bowie?
About $228 a month, based on 1,441 kWh a month (the average for Wise Electric Co-op customers) at 15.82¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bowie, TX?
2 utilities serve Bowie's ZIP codes: Wise Electric Co-op, Cooke County Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bowie?
In 2025, customers in Montague County averaged 7 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 6,484 customers (78.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.