Electricity rates in Yoakum, TX
Yoakum (6,016 people, Lavaca County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op pay about 12.20¢/kWh, 24% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Yoakum
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.20¢ | $149 | 95K | 139 |
| Victoria Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.80¢ | $165 | 22K | 253 |
| Jackson Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.01¢ | $142 | 16K | — |
Power outages in Lavaca County right now
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Outage history in Lavaca County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,561 | 1,004 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,846 (85.3%) | 1,374 (63.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-28 | 2025-06-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,561 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shiner 12.2¢
- Cuero 12.2¢
- Hallettsville 12.2¢
- Gonzales 12.2¢
- Flatonia 11.9¢
- Yorktown 12.8¢
- Schulenburg 12.9¢
- Inez 12.8¢
- Victoria 12.8¢
- Quail Creek 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 77995
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Yoakum?
Most homes in Yoakum get power from Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.20¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Yoakum: Victoria Electric Co-op (12.80¢), Jackson Electric Co-op (15.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Yoakum?
About $149 a month, based on 1,225 kWh a month (the average for Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 12.20¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Yoakum, TX?
3 utilities serve Yoakum's ZIP codes: Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op, Victoria Electric Co-op, Jackson Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Yoakum?
In 2025, customers in Lavaca County averaged 16 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-11, when 1,374 customers (63.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.