Electricity rates in 97830 — Fossil, OR
Homes in ZIP 97830 pay about 12.4¢ per kWh (Wasco Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Oregon average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 97830 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Wheeler County
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasco Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Wheeler County | 12.4¢ 2024 | $240 | 4,749 |
| Columbia Basin Elec Cooperative, Inc. Cooperative · serves Wheeler County | 9.2¢ 2024 | $243 | 4,008 |
| Columbia Power Coop Assn Inc. (OR) Cooperative · serves Wheeler County | 12.5¢ 2024 | $131 | 2,016 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Wheeler County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Oregon 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 Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
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 97830
How much does electricity cost in 97830?
About 12.4¢ per kWh for homes (Wasco Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $112.
Who is the electric utility for 97830?
Wasco Electric Coop, Inc. serves Wheeler County (EIA service territory), with about 4,749 residential customers in Oregon; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in OR getting more expensive?
The Oregon residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.