Electricity rates in 80473 — Rand, CO
Homes in ZIP 80473 pay about 16.0¢ per kWh (Mountain Parks Electric, Inc., 2024 average). The Colorado average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 16.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 80473 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 80473
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. Cooperative | 16.0¢ 2024 | $119 | 19,183 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Jackson County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Colorado 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 Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.
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 80473
How much does electricity cost in 80473?
About 16.0¢ per kWh for homes (Mountain Parks Electric, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $144.
Who is the electric utility for 80473?
Mountain Parks Electric, Inc., with about 19,183 residential customers in Colorado.
Is electricity in CO getting more expensive?
The Colorado residential average was 17.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.