Electricity rates in Childress, TX
Childress (6,101 people, Childress 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 Childress
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| South Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.36¢ | $118 | 59K | — |
| Greenbelt Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.44¢ | $110 | 3,929 | — |
| Lighthouse Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $97 | 3,880 | — |
Power outages in Childress County right now
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Outage history in Childress County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 93 | 536 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 847 (34.6%) | 2,841 (115.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-06-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (93 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 79201
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Childress?
Most homes in Childress 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 Childress: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢), Greenbelt Electric Co-op (18.44¢), Lighthouse Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Childress?
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 Childress, TX?
4 utilities serve Childress's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., South Plains Electric Co-op, Greenbelt Electric Co-op, Lighthouse Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Childress?
In 2025, customers in Childress County averaged 8 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-09, when 2,841 customers (115.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.