Electricity rates in Quitman, TX
Quitman (1,827 people, Wood County) is served by 2 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 Quitman
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Wood County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.24¢ | $147 | 36K | 934 |
Power outages in Wood County right now
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Outage history in Wood County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,397 | 2,253 |
| Days with outages | 150 | 138 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,109 (69.3%) | 9,855 (61.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,397 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mineola 13.4¢
- Gunter 17.6¢
- Winnsboro 13.4¢
- Holly Lake Ranch 13.4¢
- Grand Saline 13.4¢
- Emory 13.4¢
- Lindale 13.4¢
- Hawkins 13.4¢
- Hideaway 13.4¢
- Van 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 75783
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Quitman?
Most homes in Quitman 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 Quitman: Wood County Electric Co-op (13.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Quitman?
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 Quitman, TX?
2 utilities serve Quitman's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Wood County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Quitman?
In 2025, customers in Wood County averaged 37 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 138 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 9,855 customers (61.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.