Electricity rates in Seth Ward, TX
Seth Ward (2,025 people, Hale County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Public Service Co. pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 12% less than the Texas average.
What things cost to run in Seth Ward
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Seth Ward
| 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 | — |
| Lighthouse Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $97 | 3,880 | — |
Power outages in Hale County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Hale County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 75 | 201 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,457 (9.5%) | 1,553 (10.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-10 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (75 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Plainview 14.1¢
- Hale Center 14.1¢
- Lockney 14.1¢
- Tulia 14.1¢
- Petersburg 14.1¢
- Olton 14.1¢
- Floydada 14.1¢
- Hart 14.1¢
- Abernathy 14.1¢
- Idalou 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79072
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Seth Ward?
Most homes in Seth Ward 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 Seth Ward: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢), Lighthouse Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Seth Ward?
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 Seth Ward, TX?
3 utilities serve Seth Ward's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., South Plains Electric Co-op, Lighthouse Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Seth Ward?
In 2025, customers in Hale County averaged 3 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 1,553 customers (10.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.