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Electricity rates in Helotes, TX

Typical rate
12.74¢
City of San Antonio
Est. monthly bill
$137
1,075 kWh/month
vs. Texas
-20%
state 15.96¢
Outage time (2025)
82 min
Bexar County avg

Helotes (8,591 people, Bexar County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of San Antonio pay about 12.74¢/kWh, 20% less than the Texas average.

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Electric companies serving Helotes

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
City of San AntonioMunicipal utility12.74¢$137889K111
Bandera Electric Co-opElectric cooperative13.17¢$15736K154

Power outages in Bexar County right now

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Outage history in Bexar County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer5782
Days with outages2023
Most customers out at once30,206 (2.9%)26,117 (2.5%)
Worst day2024-04-102025-06-12

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan3
  • Feb2
  • Mar11
  • Apr5
  • May9
  • Jun22
  • Jul6
  • Aug7
  • Sep6
  • Oct5
  • Nov4
  • Dec4

More outage time than 2024 (57 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.

Nearby cities

ZIP codes: 78023

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Helotes?

Most homes in Helotes get power from City of San Antonio, where residential customers pay an average of 12.74¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Helotes: Bandera Electric Co-op (13.17¢).

What is the average electric bill in Helotes?

About $137 a month, based on 1,075 kWh a month (the average for City of San Antonio customers) at 12.74¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.

Who is the electric company in Helotes, TX?

2 utilities serve Helotes's ZIP codes: City of San Antonio, Bandera Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.

How often does the power go out in Helotes?

In 2025, customers in Bexar County averaged 82 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-12, when 26,117 customers (2.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.