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Mineral Wells, Texas · Oncor territory

Electricity plans in Mineral Wells

Compare 116+ plans by true cost from providers serving Mineral Wells. Find the right rate for your home.

Live Texas rates, updated November 2026

Average rate
15.0¢
per kWh
Plans
116+
on your meter
Population
16K
Palo Pinto County
Utility
Oncor
Oncor

Mineral Wells fast facts

County
Palo Pinto County
Population
16K
TDU
Oncor
Sample ZIP
76067
Oncor outage / switch-hold line
1-888-313-4747

About Mineral Wells

Electricity and living in Mineral Wells.

Mineral Wells is a Palo Pinto and Parker County city about 50 miles west of Fort Worth — historic resort town built around the 1880s mineral-water boom (the Baker Hotel is the local icon). Modern economy mixes manufacturing, the former Fort Wolters site, and tourism.

Climate & bill pattern

Hot dry summers, cold dry winters, severe-thunderstorm exposure (the Brad-Mineral Wells corridor sees frequent April-May tornado activity).

Older housing stock (1,300-1,600 sq ft, 1950s-70s) dominates; weaker building envelopes drive higher AC and heat costs per square foot than newer-build DFW suburbs.

Major employers

  • ·Mineral Wells ISD
  • ·Palo Pinto General Hospital
  • ·City of Mineral Wells
  • ·Vitro Architectural Glass
  • ·Brookshire's Distribution

Known neighborhoods

  • ·Downtown Mineral Wells
  • ·Lake Mineral Wells State Park area
  • ·East Hubbard corridor
  • ·South Mineral Wells

Best in Mineral Wells

Best plans in Mineral Wells

Ranked by real monthly bill at 1,000 kWh.

APGE
Best rate
APGE

SimpleSaver 9

Best for Mineral Wells residents
Rate
7.2 ¢/kWh
Term
9 Months fixed
Monthly
$72 at 1,000 kWh
Score
81 /100
APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 12

Rate
7.3 ¢/kWh
Term
12 Months fixed
Monthly
$73 at 1,000 kWh
Score
81 /100
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Utilities

Saver Plus 12

Rate
7.4 ¢/kWh
Term
12 Months fixed
Monthly
$74 at 1,000 kWh
Score
87 /100
Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy

Eco Saver Plus 12

Rate
7.4 ¢/kWh
Term
12 Months fixed
Monthly
$74 at 1,000 kWh
Score
98 /100
Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy

Saver Plus 12

Rate
7.4 ¢/kWh
Term
12 Months fixed
Monthly
$74 at 1,000 kWh
Score
87 /100
Energy Texas
Energy Texas

The Lone Saver Plus 20

Rate
7.4 ¢/kWh
Term
20 Months fixed
Monthly
$74 at 1,000 kWh
Score
96 /100

Local guide

About electricity in Mineral Wells

Mineral Wells is served by Oncor as the local TDU. With a population of 16K, it's one of the deregulated markets in Texas — residents can shop 116+ competitive plans from 8+ retail electricity providers serving the Oncor grid.

The live plans we list in Mineral Wells average 15.0¢/kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh usage. Actual rates vary by plan type, contract length, and how much your home uses. Fixed-rate plans typically offer the best value for households that don't want to think about rate swings.

Switching is 1-3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the average electricity rate in Mineral Wells?

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The live plans we list on the Oncor grid average 15.0¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Plans span a wide range depending on type and term — the lowest competitive rates in Mineral Wells start around 7.2¢/kWh.

Who is the TDU for Mineral Wells?

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Oncor maintains the power lines and infrastructure. TDU charges are the same regardless of your retail provider — set by the Public Utility Commission.

Can I switch providers in Mineral Wells?

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Yes. Choose from 116+ plans available on the Oncor grid. Switching takes 1–3 business days with no service interruption — same meter, same wires, new bill from a new company.

How are the rankings calculated?

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We sort by the real monthly bill at your home's usage — not the flat 1,000 kWh advertised rate. We flag bill-credit plans and minimum usage fees so you see the true cost.

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