See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 79720, which is associated with Big Spring, TX in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 79720 in Howard County. See a comparison of residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 79720 to those in Texas and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Howard County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 79720 (Big Spring, TX) compare to rates in Texas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 79720 of 10.8¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Texas overall.
ZIP Code 79720 vs. Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate of 15.69¢/kWh is approximately 45% higher than the 10.8¢/kWh 79720 average rate.
ZIP Code 79720 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 62% higher than the average residential rate in 79720.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 79720, Texas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79720 | 10.8¢/kWh | 8.97¢/kWh | 7.01¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.69¢/kWh | 8.64¢/kWh | 7.25¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 79720. See how this Howard County region compares to other regions in Texas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 79720 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Texas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 79720 | Average TX ZIP | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 12.3 MkWh | 5.07 MkWh | 13166 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 10.18 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 10897 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 9.83 MkWh | 4.05 MkWh | 10523 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 12.12 MkWh | 4.99 MkWh | 12974 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 15.34 MkWh | 6.32 MkWh | 16429 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 17.72 MkWh | 7.3 MkWh | 18975 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 18.13 MkWh | 7.47 MkWh | 19413 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 15.72 MkWh | 6.48 MkWh | 16829 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 13.15 MkWh | 5.42 MkWh | 14077 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 9.72 MkWh | 4 MkWh | 10403 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 11.36 MkWh | 4.68 MkWh | 12163 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 13.03 MkWh | 5.37 MkWh | 13950 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 79720 is connected to Big Spring, TX in Howard County. This Texas region currently has an approximate population of 35,025 residents and an estimated 10,537 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 79720 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
