Electricity rates in Carthage, TX
Carthage (6,844 people, Panola County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 13.44¢/kWh, 16% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Carthage
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Deep East Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $150 | 41K | 1,119 |
| Rusk County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $185 | 18K | 587 |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.00¢ | $129 | 9,432 | 973 |
Power outages in Panola County right now
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Outage history in Panola County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,744 | 639 |
| Days with outages | 102 | 88 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,331 (74.5%) | 4,597 (33.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-02 | 2025-05-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,744 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 75633
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carthage?
Most homes in Carthage get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Carthage: Deep East Texas Electric Co-op (14.50¢), Rusk County Electric Co-op (13.72¢), Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (11.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carthage?
About $156 a month, based on 1,159 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 13.44¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Carthage, TX?
4 utilities serve Carthage's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Deep East Texas Electric Co-op, Rusk County Electric Co-op, Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carthage?
In 2025, customers in Panola County averaged 10 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 88 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-06, when 4,597 customers (33.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.