Electricity rates in Shepherd, TX
Shepherd (2,418 people, San Jacinto County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Texas pay about 14.28¢/kWh, 11% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Shepherd
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | Investor-owned utility | 14.28¢ | $177 | 469K | 403 |
| Sam Houston Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.63¢ | $173 | 88K | 466 |
Power outages in San Jacinto County right now
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Outage history in San Jacinto County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 26,135 | 1,507 |
| Days with outages | 160 | 126 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,607 (366.1%) | 3,439 (64.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (26,135 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cleveland 14.3¢
- West Livingston 14.3¢
- Livingston 14.3¢
- Splendora 14.3¢
- Onalaska 14.3¢
- Patton Village 14.3¢
- Roman Forest 14.3¢
- Cut and Shoot 14.3¢
- Woodbranch 14.3¢
- New Caney 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 77371
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shepherd?
Most homes in Shepherd 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 Shepherd: Sam Houston Electric Co-op (14.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shepherd?
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 Shepherd, TX?
2 utilities serve Shepherd's ZIP codes: Entergy Texas, Sam Houston Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shepherd?
In 2025, customers in San Jacinto County averaged 25 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 126 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 3,439 customers (64.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.