Electricity rates in Markham, TX
Markham (1,082 people, Matagorda County) is served by Wharton County Electric Co-op. Homes on Wharton County Electric Co-op pay about 14.63¢/kWh, 8% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Markham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.63¢ | $169 | 5,583 | — |
Power outages in Matagorda County right now
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Outage history in Matagorda County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,011 | 293 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,630 (91.3%) | 4,536 (26.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-05-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,011 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bay City 15.0¢
- Van Vleck 15.0¢
- Palacios 12.8¢
- El Campo 14.6¢
- Boling 15.0¢
- Sweeny 15.0¢
- Wharton 15.0¢
- Wild Peach Village 15.0¢
- Ganado 15.0¢
- West Columbia 13.0¢
ZIP codes: 77456
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Markham?
Most homes in Markham get power from Wharton County Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.63¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Markham?
About $169 a month, based on 1,153 kWh a month (the average for Wharton County Electric Co-op customers) at 14.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Markham, TX?
Wharton County Electric Co-op serves Markham.
How often does the power go out in Markham?
In 2025, customers in Matagorda County averaged 4 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-07, when 4,536 customers (26.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.