Electricity rates in Newton, TX
Newton (2,403 people, Newton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Texas pay about 14.28¢/kWh, 11% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Newton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | Investor-owned utility | 14.28¢ | $177 | 469K | 403 |
| Deep East Texas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $150 | 41K | 1,119 |
| Jasper-Newton Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.55¢ | $161 | 21K | 1,145 |
Power outages in Newton County right now
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Outage history in Newton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 343 | 576 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 130 (3.1%) | 1,016 (24.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-08-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (343 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jasper 14.3¢
- Kirbyville 14.3¢
- Sam Rayburn 14.3¢
- Buna 14.3¢
- Hemphill 14.3¢
- Deweyville 14.3¢
- Evadale 14.3¢
- Woodville 14.3¢
- Milam 13.4¢
- Silsbee 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 75966
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newton?
Most homes in Newton get power from Entergy Texas, where residential customers pay an average of 14.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Newton: Deep East Texas Electric Co-op (14.50¢), Jasper-Newton Electric Co-op (14.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in Newton?
About $177 a month, based on 1,237 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Texas customers) at 14.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Newton, TX?
3 utilities serve Newton's ZIP codes: Entergy Texas, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op, Jasper-Newton Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Newton?
In 2025, customers in Newton County averaged 9 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-19, when 1,016 customers (24.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.