Electricity rates in Sour Lake, TX
Sour Lake (1,773 people, Hardin County) is served by Entergy Texas. Homes on Entergy Texas pay about 14.28¢/kWh, 11% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Sour Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Texas | Investor-owned utility | 14.28¢ | $177 | 469K | 403 |
Power outages in Hardin County right now
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Outage history in Hardin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,608 | 1,014 |
| Days with outages | 139 | 151 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,076 (148.2%) | 2,157 (17.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-04-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,608 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pinewood Estates 14.3¢
- China 14.3¢
- Bevil Oaks 14.3¢
- Lumberton 14.3¢
- Kountze 14.3¢
- Beaumont 14.3¢
- Silsbee 14.3¢
- Winnie 14.3¢
- Vidor 14.3¢
- Liberty 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 77659
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sour Lake?
Most homes in Sour Lake 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Sour Lake?
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 Sour Lake, TX?
Entergy Texas serves Sour Lake.
How often does the power go out in Sour Lake?
In 2025, customers in Hardin County averaged 16 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 151 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-06, when 2,157 customers (17.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.