Electricity rates in 79788 — Wickett, TX
Homes in ZIP 79788 pay about 15.9¢ per kWh (Texas average, Aug 2026). The Texas average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
In Ward County, the poles and wires belong to Texas-New Mexico Power Co. or Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (delivery only — it does not sell electricity). Retail electric providers averaged 16.7¢ per kWh for Texas homes in 2024 (EIA-861).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 15.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 79788 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 79788
No utility is matched to this ZIP code in the EIA and NREL data; the Texas average applies.
Texas price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 79788
How much does electricity cost in 79788?
About 15.9¢ per kWh for homes (Texas average, Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $143.
Is electricity in TX getting more expensive?
The Texas residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in TX?
In the competitive ERCOT area of Texas, yes: compare retail electric provider plans at PowerToChoose.org, the official site of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.