Electricity rates in Claude, TX
Claude (1,224 people, Armstrong County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Public Service Co. pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 12% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Claude
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| 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 Armstrong County right now
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Outage history in Armstrong County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 293 | 2,675 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 385 (85.2%) | 1,126 (249.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-11 | 2025-07-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (293 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 79019
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Claude?
Most homes in Claude get power from Southwestern Public Service Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Claude: Greenbelt Electric Co-op (18.44¢), Lighthouse Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Claude?
About $132 a month, based on 937 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Public Service Co. customers) at 14.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Claude, TX?
3 utilities serve Claude's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., 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 Claude?
In 2025, customers in Armstrong County averaged 44 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-18, when 1,126 customers (249.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.