Electricity rates in Tahoka, TX
Tahoka (2,570 people, Lynn County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Public Service Co. pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 12% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Tahoka
| 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 | — |
| Big Country Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.75¢ | $110 | 9,533 | 1,182 |
| Lyntegar Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.68¢ | $117 | 9,163 | 267 |
Power outages in Lynn County right now
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Outage history in Lynn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,076 | 892 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,227 (134.2%) | 3,680 (153%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-29 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,076 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Slaton 14.1¢
- Post 14.1¢
- Ransom Canyon 14.1¢
- Wolfforth 14.1¢
- Brownfield 14.1¢
- Lubbock 13.5¢
- Lamesa 14.1¢
- Idalou 14.1¢
- Lorenzo 14.1¢
- Shallowater 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 79373
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tahoka?
Most homes in Tahoka 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 Tahoka: South Plains Electric Co-op (11.36¢), Big Country Electric Co-op (13.75¢), Lyntegar Electric Co-op (10.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tahoka?
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 Tahoka, TX?
4 utilities serve Tahoka's ZIP codes: Southwestern Public Service Co., South Plains Electric Co-op, Big Country Electric Co-op, Lyntegar Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tahoka?
In 2025, customers in Lynn County averaged 14 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 3,680 customers (153%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.