Electricity rates in Fort Hancock, TX
Fort Hancock (1,750 people, Hudspeth County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on El Paso Electric Co. pay about 16.42¢/kWh, 3% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Hancock
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.42¢ | $113 | 320K | 55 |
| Rio Grande Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.87¢ | $173 | 9,371 | 195 |
Power outages in Hudspeth County right now
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Outage history in Hudspeth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 7,328 | 10,270 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,067 (93.5%) | 1,063 (93.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-09-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (7,328 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tornillo 16.4¢
- Fabens 16.4¢
- Agua Dulce 12.0¢
- Clint 16.4¢
- San Elizario 16.4¢
- Horizon City 16.4¢
- Sparks 16.4¢
- Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 16.4¢
- Socorro 16.4¢
- Fort Bliss 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 79839
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Hancock?
Most homes in Fort Hancock get power from El Paso Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.42¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Hancock: Rio Grande Electric Co-op (18.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Hancock?
About $112 a month, based on 685 kWh a month (the average for El Paso Electric Co. customers) at 16.42¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Hancock, TX?
2 utilities serve Fort Hancock's ZIP codes: El Paso Electric Co., Rio Grande Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Hancock?
In 2025, customers in Hudspeth County averaged 171 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-04, when 1,063 customers (93.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.