Electricity rates in Jefferson, TX
Jefferson (2,048 people, Marion County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 13.44¢/kWh, 16% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Jefferson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.12¢ | $158 | 45K | 1,332 |
| Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.77¢ | $159 | 35K | 2,614 |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.00¢ | $129 | 9,432 | 973 |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,199 | 1,158 |
| Days with outages | 105 | 97 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,006 (80%) | 2,821 (56.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-04 | 2025-06-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,199 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marshall 13.4¢
- Linden 13.4¢
- Hallsville 13.4¢
- Ore City 13.4¢
- Hughes Springs 13.4¢
- Waskom 13.4¢
- Atlanta 13.4¢
- Daingerfield 13.4¢
- Longview 13.4¢
- Queen City 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75657
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jefferson?
Most homes in Jefferson 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Jefferson: Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.12¢), Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op (13.77¢), Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (11.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jefferson?
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 Jefferson, TX?
4 utilities serve Jefferson's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Upshur Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op, Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 19 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 97 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-11, when 2,821 customers (56.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.