Electricity rates in Tatum, TX
Tatum (1,379 people, Rusk County) is served by 3 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 Tatum
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.44¢ | $156 | 157K | 467 |
| Rusk County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $185 | 18K | 587 |
| Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.00¢ | $129 | 9,432 | 973 |
Power outages in Rusk County right now
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Outage history in Rusk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,840 | 586 |
| Days with outages | 123 | 108 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,840 (48.3%) | 4,885 (18.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,840 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hallsville 13.4¢
- Carthage 13.4¢
- Marshall 13.4¢
- Longview 13.4¢
- Henderson 13.4¢
- Kilgore 13.4¢
- White Oak 13.4¢
- Liberty City 13.4¢
- Overton 13.4¢
- Waskom 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 75691
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tatum?
Most homes in Tatum 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 Tatum: Rusk County Electric Co-op (13.72¢), Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op (11.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tatum?
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 Tatum, TX?
3 utilities serve Tatum's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Rusk County Electric Co-op, Panola-Harrison Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tatum?
In 2025, customers in Rusk County averaged 9 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 108 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 4,885 customers (18.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.