Electricity rates in Lamesa, TX
Lamesa (9,427 people, Dawson 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 Lamesa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| Lyntegar Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.68¢ | $117 | 9,163 | 267 |
Power outages in Dawson County right now
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Outage history in Dawson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 250 | 529 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 68 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,884 (23.1%) | 1,710 (20.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-12 | 2025-05-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (250 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tahoka 14.1¢
- Brownfield 14.1¢
- Seagraves 14.1¢
- Seminole 14.1¢
- Stanton 13.2¢
- Big Spring 13.9¢
- Andrews 14.1¢
- Post 14.1¢
- Slaton 14.1¢
- Midland 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 79331
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lamesa?
Most homes in Lamesa 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 Lamesa: Lyntegar Electric Co-op (10.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lamesa?
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 Lamesa, TX?
2 utilities serve Lamesa's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., Lyntegar Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lamesa?
In 2025, customers in Dawson County averaged 8 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 68 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-25, when 1,710 customers (20.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.