Electricity rates in Smithville, TX
Smithville (4,101 people, Bastrop County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Bluebonnet Electric Co-op pay about 11.95¢/kWh, 25% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Smithville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebonnet Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.95¢ | $149 | 119K | 114 |
| Fayette Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.92¢ | $133 | 14K | — |
Power outages in Bastrop County right now
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Outage history in Bastrop County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 850 | 396 |
| Days with outages | 112 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,240 (40.6%) | 4,156 (23.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-16 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (850 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Circle D-KC Estates 11.9¢
- Bastrop 11.9¢
- Camp Swift 11.9¢
- Giddings 14.3¢
- La Grange 11.9¢
- Wyldwood 11.9¢
- Flatonia 11.9¢
- Elgin 11.9¢
- Garfield 13.6¢
- Schulenburg 12.9¢
ZIP codes: 78957
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Smithville?
Most homes in Smithville get power from Bluebonnet Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 11.95¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Smithville: Fayette Electric Co-op (12.92¢).
What is the average electric bill in Smithville?
About $149 a month, based on 1,244 kWh a month (the average for Bluebonnet Electric Co-op customers) at 11.95¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Smithville, TX?
2 utilities serve Smithville's ZIP codes: Bluebonnet Electric Co-op, Fayette Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Smithville?
In 2025, customers in Bastrop County averaged 6 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 4,156 customers (23.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.