Electricity rates in Hale Center, TX
Hale Center (2,093 people, Hale County) is served by 4 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 Hale Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| South Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.36¢ | $118 | 59K | — |
| Lighthouse Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $97 | 3,880 | — |
| Lamb County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.14¢ | $108 | 2,799 | 43 |
Power outages in Hale County right now
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Outage history in Hale County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 75 | 201 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,457 (9.5%) | 1,553 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-10 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (75 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Plainview 14.1¢
- Seth Ward 14.1¢
- Abernathy 14.1¢
- Olton 14.1¢
- Petersburg 14.1¢
- Lockney 14.1¢
- Anton 14.1¢
- Hart 14.1¢
- Shallowater 14.1¢
- Idalou 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79041
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hale Center?
Most homes in Hale Center 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 Hale Center: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢), Lighthouse Electric Co-op (16.69¢), Lamb County Electric Co-op (10.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hale Center?
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 Hale Center, TX?
4 utilities serve Hale Center's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., South Plains Electric Co-op, Lighthouse Electric Co-op, Lamb County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hale Center?
In 2025, customers in Hale County averaged 3 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 1,553 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.