Electricity rates in Decatur, TX
Decatur (6,521 people, Wise County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Denton County Electric Co-op pay about 13.60¢/kWh, 15% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Decatur
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.60¢ | $162 | 311K | 49 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) | Electric cooperative | 15.55¢ | $235 | 118K | 203 |
| 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 Wise County right now
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Outage history in Wise County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 412 | 372 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,680 (17%) | 2,841 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (412 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bridgeport 15.8¢
- Alvord 15.8¢
- Boyd 15.8¢
- New Fairview 13.6¢
- Aurora 15.8¢
- Chico 15.8¢
- Rhome 13.6¢
- Briar 15.8¢
- Newark 15.8¢
- Runaway Bay 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 76234
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Decatur?
Most homes in Decatur get power from Denton County Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.60¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Decatur: Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX) (15.55¢), Wise Electric Co-op (15.82¢), Cooke County Electric Co-op Association (15.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Decatur?
About $162 a month, based on 1,192 kWh a month (the average for Denton County Electric Co-op customers) at 13.60¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Decatur, TX?
4 utilities serve Decatur's ZIP codes: Denton County Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (TX), 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 Decatur?
In 2025, customers in Wise County averaged 6 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 2,841 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.