Electricity rates in Wharton, TX
Wharton (8,726 people, Wharton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Jackson Electric Co-op pay about 15.01¢/kWh, 6% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Wharton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.01¢ | $142 | 16K | — |
| Wharton County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.63¢ | $169 | 5,583 | — |
Power outages in Wharton County right now
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Outage history in Wharton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,956 | 176 |
| Days with outages | 115 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,144 (63.7%) | 2,990 (12.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-07-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,956 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Boling 15.0¢
- El Campo 14.6¢
- East Bernard 13.0¢
- Needville 13.0¢
- Fairchilds 13.0¢
- Pleak 13.0¢
- Wallis 13.0¢
- Eagle Lake 14.6¢
- Van Vleck 15.0¢
- Bay City 15.0¢
ZIP codes: 77488
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wharton?
Most homes in Wharton get power from Jackson Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.01¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Wharton: Wharton County Electric Co-op (14.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wharton?
About $142 a month, based on 945 kWh a month (the average for Jackson Electric Co-op customers) at 15.01¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Wharton, TX?
2 utilities serve Wharton's ZIP codes: Jackson Electric Co-op, Wharton County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wharton?
In 2025, customers in Wharton County averaged 2 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-11, when 2,990 customers (12.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.