City of Hempstead electricity rates
Municipal utility · Texas
City of Hempstead is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,729 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Hempstead bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.70 | $50.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.40 | $100.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.10 | $150.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $254.80 | $201.20 |
*Rate Schedule - Residential (effective 2014-08-01), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Hempstead residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule - Residential | 2014-08-01 | — | 10.06¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hempstead rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (12.03¢ → 12.35¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Hempstead doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Hempstead's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller | 681 | 139 | 7,508 | 2025-05-03 |
City of Hempstead service area
City of Hempstead serves Waller County in Texas.
Waller
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Hempstead at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,525,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 52,846 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 8435 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hempstead's electricity rate?
City of Hempstead residential customers pay an average of 12.74¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 20% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hempstead electric bill?
About $206 a month. The average City of Hempstead home uses 1,614 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does City of Hempstead have?
City of Hempstead serves 2,729 residential customers in Texas, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Hempstead before making decisions.