Electricity rates in Hempstead, TX
Hempstead (7,110 people, Waller County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Texas pay about 14.28¢/kWh, 11% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Hempstead
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | Investor-owned utility | 14.28¢ | $177 | 469K | 403 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.95¢ | $149 | 119K | 114 |
| Mid-South Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.86¢ | $202 | 37K | 189 |
Power outages in Waller County right now
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Outage history in Waller County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 26,900 | 681 |
| Days with outages | 209 | 139 |
| Most customers out at once | 121,248 (654.3%) | 7,508 (40.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-05-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (26,900 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pine Island 14.3¢
- Waller 14.3¢
- Bellville 14.3¢
- Brenham 10.7¢
- Navasota 14.3¢
- Magnolia 14.3¢
- Sealy 14.3¢
- Brookshire 14.3¢
- Pinehurst 14.3¢
- Cypress 13.0¢
ZIP codes: 77445
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hempstead?
Most homes in Hempstead get power from Entergy Texas, where residential customers pay an average of 14.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hempstead: Bluebonnet Electric Co-op (11.95¢), Mid-South Electric Co-op Association (15.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hempstead?
About $177 a month, based on 1,237 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Texas customers) at 14.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hempstead, TX?
3 utilities serve Hempstead's ZIP codes: Entergy Texas, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op, Mid-South Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hempstead?
In 2025, customers in Waller County averaged 11 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 139 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-03, when 7,508 customers (40.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.