Electricity rates in Mount Vernon, TX
Mount Vernon (2,753 people, Franklin 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 Mount Vernon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.33¢ | $152 | 88K | 91 |
| Wood County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.24¢ | $147 | 36K | 934 |
| Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.77¢ | $159 | 35K | 2,614 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,477 | 1,161 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,526 (82.6%) | 4,218 (77%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,477 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Pleasant 13.4¢
- Winnsboro 13.4¢
- Bogata 13.4¢
- Pittsburg 13.4¢
- Sulphur Springs 13.4¢
- Quitman 13.4¢
- Clarksville 13.8¢
- Daingerfield 13.4¢
- Naples 13.4¢
- Gunter 17.6¢
ZIP codes: 75457
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Vernon?
Most homes in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon: Farmers Electric Co-op (12.33¢), Wood County Electric Co-op (13.24¢), Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op (13.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon, TX?
4 utilities serve Mount Vernon's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Farmers Electric Co-op, Wood County Electric Co-op, Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Vernon?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 19 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 4,218 customers (77%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.