Electricity rates in Hideaway, TX
Hideaway (3,090 people, Smith County) is served by Southwestern Electric Power Co.. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 13.44¢/kWh, 16% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Hideaway
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
Power outages in Smith County right now
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Outage history in Smith County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,715 | 336 |
| Days with outages | 93 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 71,890 (55.7%) | 14,531 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,715 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lindale 13.4¢
- Van 13.2¢
- Mineola 13.4¢
- Chandler 13.2¢
- Tyler 13.4¢
- Brownsboro 13.2¢
- Hawkins 13.4¢
- Grand Saline 13.4¢
- Quitman 13.4¢
- Big Sandy 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75771
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hideaway?
Most homes in Hideaway get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hideaway?
About $156 a month, based on 1,159 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 13.44¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hideaway, TX?
Southwestern Electric Power Co. serves Hideaway.
How often does the power go out in Hideaway?
In 2025, customers in Smith County averaged 5 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 14,531 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.