Electricity rates in Fort Stockton, TX
Fort Stockton (8,649 people, Pecos County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Rio Grande Electric Co-op pay about 18.87¢/kWh, 18% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Stockton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.87¢ | $173 | 9,371 | 195 |
| Southwest Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.11¢ | $83 | 5,934 | — |
Power outages in Pecos County right now
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Outage history in Pecos County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,951 | 3,051 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 79 |
| Most customers out at once | 950 (51.5%) | 2,407 (130.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-08-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2,951 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- McCamey 13.2¢
- Crane 13.2¢
- Monahans 13.2¢
- Pecos 18.9¢
- Iraan 15.1¢
- Alpine 18.9¢
- Wink 13.2¢
- Fort Davis 18.9¢
- Kermit 14.1¢
- West Odessa 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 79735
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Stockton?
Most homes in Fort Stockton get power from Rio Grande Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 18.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Stockton: Southwest Texas Electric Co-op (15.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Stockton?
About $173 a month, based on 919 kWh a month (the average for Rio Grande Electric Co-op customers) at 18.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Stockton, TX?
2 utilities serve Fort Stockton's ZIP codes: Rio Grande Electric Co-op, Southwest Texas Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Stockton?
In 2025, customers in Pecos County averaged 50 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 79 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-04, when 2,407 customers (130.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.