Electricity rates in Hillsboro, TX
Hillsboro (8,321 people, Hill County) is served by HILCO Electric Cooperative. Homes on HILCO Electric Cooperative pay about 15.29¢/kWh, 4% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Hillsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $225 | 28K | 212 |
Power outages in Hill County right now
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Outage history in Hill County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 495 | 685 |
| Days with outages | 95 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,105 (15.8%) | 2,458 (18.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-18 | 2025-05-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (495 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Itasca 15.3¢
- Whitney 15.3¢
- West 12.3¢
- Plum Grove 13.2¢
- Laguna Park 12.3¢
- Grandview 15.3¢
- Italy 13.2¢
- Gholson 12.3¢
- Hubbard 13.2¢
- Northcrest 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 76645
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hillsboro?
Most homes in Hillsboro get power from HILCO Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 15.29¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hillsboro?
About $225 a month, based on 1,469 kWh a month (the average for HILCO Electric Cooperative customers) at 15.29¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hillsboro, TX?
HILCO Electric Cooperative serves Hillsboro.
How often does the power go out in Hillsboro?
In 2025, customers in Hill County averaged 11 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-02, when 2,458 customers (18.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.