Electricity rates in Olton, TX
Olton (2,137 people, Lamb County) is served by 3 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 Olton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Public Service Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $132 | 224K | 441 |
| South Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.36¢ | $118 | 59K | — |
| Lamb County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.14¢ | $108 | 2,799 | 43 |
Power outages in Lamb County right now
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Outage history in Lamb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 53 | 121 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,357 (28.3%) | 1,336 (16%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-08 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (53 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hart 14.1¢
- Earth 14.1¢
- Hale Center 14.1¢
- Littlefield 14.1¢
- Plainview 14.1¢
- Seth Ward 14.1¢
- Anton 14.1¢
- Dimmitt 14.1¢
- Abernathy 14.1¢
- Tulia 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79064
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Olton?
Most homes in Olton 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 Olton: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢), Lamb County Electric Co-op (10.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Olton?
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 Olton, TX?
3 utilities serve Olton's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., South Plains Electric Co-op, Lamb County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Olton?
In 2025, customers in Lamb County averaged 2 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 1,336 customers (16%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.