Electricity rates in Hereford, TX
Hereford (15,021 people, Deaf Smith 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 Hereford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| Deaf Smith Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.84¢ | $135 | 2,993 | 514 |
Power outages in Deaf Smith County right now
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Outage history in Deaf Smith County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 285 | 934 |
| Days with outages | 100 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,950 (16.1%) | 8,647 (71.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-21 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (285 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 79045
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hereford?
Most homes in Hereford 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 Hereford: Deaf Smith Electric Co-op (8.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hereford?
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 Hereford, TX?
2 utilities serve Hereford's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., Deaf Smith Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hereford?
In 2025, customers in Deaf Smith County averaged 15 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 8,647 customers (71.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.