Electricity rates in 81038 — Fort Lyon, CO
Homes in ZIP 81038 pay about 13.5¢ per kWh (K C Electric Association, Jan–Aug 2026). 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 13.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 81038 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| K C Electric Association Cooperative | 13.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $131 | 3,404 |
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned · serves Bent | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Assn Cooperative · serves Bent | 17.2¢ 2024 | $127 | 8,148 |
| City of Lamar (CO) Municipal · serves Bent | 17.4¢ 2024 | $315 | 4,096 |
| City of Las Animas (CO) Municipal · serves Bent | 18.2¢ 2024 | $186 | 2,086 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Bent; 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 81038
How much does electricity cost in 81038?
About 13.5¢ per kWh for homes (K C Electric Association, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $122.
Who is the electric utility for 81038?
K C Electric Association, with about 3,404 residential customers in Colorado; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
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¢.