Electricity rates in Sulphur Springs, TX
Sulphur Springs (16,098 people, Hopkins 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 Sulphur Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.33¢ | $152 | 88K | 91 |
Power outages in Hopkins County right now
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Outage history in Hopkins County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 566 | 302 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,278 (58.1%) | 4,106 (19.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-05 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (566 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gunter 17.6¢
- Commerce 13.2¢
- Emory 13.4¢
- Winnsboro 13.4¢
- Mount Vernon 13.4¢
- Quitman 13.4¢
- Greenville 17.2¢
- West Tawakoni 12.3¢
- Wolfe City 13.2¢
- Bogata 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75482, 75483
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sulphur Springs?
Most homes in Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs: Farmers Electric Co-op (12.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sulphur Springs?
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 Sulphur Springs, TX?
2 utilities serve Sulphur Springs's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Farmers Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sulphur Springs?
In 2025, customers in Hopkins County averaged 5 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 4,106 customers (19.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.