Electricity rates in Brownwood, TX
Brownwood (19,031 people, Brown County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association pay about 13.04¢/kWh, 18% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Brownwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 13.04¢ | $131 | 20K | — |
| Comanche County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 16.15¢ | $191 | 7,487 | — |
Power outages in Brown County right now
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Outage history in Brown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 152 | 223 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,427 (20.2%) | 4,278 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-05-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (152 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Early 16.1¢
- Bangs 16.1¢
- Santa Anna 13.2¢
- Comanche 13.0¢
- Coleman 16.1¢
- Goldthwaite 13.0¢
- De Leon 16.1¢
- San Saba 12.6¢
- Gorman 16.1¢
- Brady 12.6¢
ZIP codes: 76801, 76804
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brownwood?
Most homes in Brownwood get power from Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.04¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Brownwood: Comanche County Electric Co-op Association (16.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brownwood?
About $131 a month, based on 1,008 kWh a month (the average for Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association customers) at 13.04¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brownwood, TX?
2 utilities serve Brownwood's ZIP codes: Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association, Comanche County Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brownwood?
In 2025, customers in Brown County averaged 3 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-23, when 4,278 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.