Electricity rates in Fritch, TX
Fritch (2,066 people, Hutchinson County) is served by 2 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 Fritch
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| Rita Blanca Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.68¢ | $236 | 1,166 | 885 |
Power outages in Hutchinson County right now
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Outage history in Hutchinson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,432 | 1,676 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,890 (84.4%) | 6,183 (88.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-27 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,432 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 79036
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fritch?
Most homes in Fritch 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 Fritch: Rita Blanca Electric Co-op (8.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fritch?
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 Fritch, TX?
2 utilities serve Fritch's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., Rita Blanca Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fritch?
In 2025, customers in Hutchinson County averaged 27 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 6,183 customers (88.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.