Electricity rates in Van Horn, TX
Van Horn (1,928 people, Culberson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on El Paso Electric Co. pay about 16.42¢/kWh, 3% more than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Van Horn
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.42¢ | $113 | 320K | 55 |
| Rio Grande Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.87¢ | $173 | 9,371 | 195 |
Power outages in Culberson County right now
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Outage history in Culberson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,225 | 8,080 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,745 (174.5%) | 1,735 (173.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-06 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (5,225 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fort Hancock 16.4¢
- Fort Davis 18.9¢
- Marfa 18.9¢
- Tornillo 16.4¢
- Pecos 18.9¢
- Alpine 18.9¢
- Fabens 16.4¢
- Agua Dulce 12.0¢
- Clint 16.4¢
- Horizon City 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 79855
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Van Horn?
Most homes in Van Horn get power from El Paso Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.42¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Van Horn: Rio Grande Electric Co-op (18.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Van Horn?
About $112 a month, based on 685 kWh a month (the average for El Paso Electric Co. customers) at 16.42¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Van Horn, TX?
2 utilities serve Van Horn's ZIP codes: El Paso Electric Co., Rio Grande Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Van Horn?
In 2025, customers in Culberson County averaged 134 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 1,735 customers (173.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.