Electricity rates in Hico, TX
Hico (1,326 people, Hamilton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on United Electric Co-op Service pay about 14.35¢/kWh, 10% less than the Texas average.
What things cost to run in Hico
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Hico
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Electric Co-op Service | Electric cooperative | 14.35¢ | $186 | 91K | 122 |
| Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 13.04¢ | $131 | 20K | — |
| Heart of Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.27¢ | $193 | 18K | 204 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 468 | 1,092 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 907 (49.3%) | 1,128 (61.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-10-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (468 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stephenville 13.2¢
- Dublin 12.3¢
- Hamilton 13.0¢
- Meridian 14.3¢
- Glen Rose 14.3¢
- Clifton 12.3¢
- De Leon 16.1¢
- Pecan Plantation 14.3¢
- Comanche 13.0¢
- Granbury 15.6¢
ZIP codes: 76457
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hico?
Most homes in Hico get power from United Electric Co-op Service, where residential customers pay an average of 14.35¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hico: Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association (13.04¢), Heart of Texas Electric Co-op (12.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hico?
About $186 a month, based on 1,297 kWh a month (the average for United Electric Co-op Service customers) at 14.35¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hico, TX?
3 utilities serve Hico's ZIP codes: United Electric Co-op Service, Hamilton County Electric Co-op Association, Heart of Texas Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hico?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 18 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-30, when 1,128 customers (61.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.