Belton, Texas electricity: Oncor wires and 16,718 competitive homes
16,718 Belton-addressed homes buy power on Oncor's system. Here is where choice stops, what delivery costs and where plan prices sit today.
Last updated . Written by Power Hopper. Reviewed by Brent Ward, founder, on 2026-10-19. Data as of October 5, 2026 (meters) and October 19, 2026 (plan prices).
In short: ERCOT counts 16,718 active residential meters with a Belton address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). Nearly every Belton address in our data is on Oncor's wires and can pick a retail provider.
Who delivers electricity in Belton?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Belton choose an electricity provider?
None of the ZIP codes holding Belton's 16,704 competitive homes is flagged split, so most Belton streets can shop.
3 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Bell County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Belton
Local numbers for setting up a home in Belton, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Belton helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Belton: City Hall (main line), 254-933-5800.
- Trash pickup: Waste Connections: trash and recycling, 254-840-1060.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Belton ISD, Salado ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Temple, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Belton
Typical weather near Belton, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Stillhouse Hollow Dam, about 3 miles from the city center (station elevation 706 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. August is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 96°F; January has the coolest average low, 36°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to September. No month averages a daily low at or below freezing.
For electricity, the normals point to two seasons that can lift a household's usage: cooling-degree days (a measure of how far each day's mean temperature sits above 65°F) peak in August at 586 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 534. How much that matters to a bill depends on the home, its insulation, its heating fuel and the household, so use your own usage history, not a regional average, when you compare plans.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precipitation (in) | Cooling degree-days | Heating degree-days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 36 | 2.6 | 3 | 534 |
| Feb | 64 | 39 | 2.3 | 8 | 379 |
| Mar | 71 | 46 | 3.3 | 31 | 237 |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 3.1 | 101 | 74 |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.9 | 275 | 10 |
| Jun | 91 | 70 | 3.4 | 461 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 72 | 1.9 | 578 | 0 |
| Aug | 96 | 72 | 2.5 | 586 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 66 | 3.7 | 390 | 3 |
| Oct | 81 | 56 | 4.0 | 163 | 62 |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.6 | 29 | 254 |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 2.8 | 6 | 478 |
Historical weather records for Bell County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -5°F (1989) and a record high of 112°F (2018), and a regional estimate of 24 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Bell County. These are historical county extremes, not Belton's monthly averages and not a forecast; the normals above describe ordinary months.
Reference only: the U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey puts the average Texas household at about 13,440 kWh a year (about 1,120 kWh a month if spread evenly). That is a statewide average for 2020, not Belton, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00418646; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Belton?
- Population: 23,029 (2020 base) to 25,964 (July 2025), +12.7%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was +916 people, from July 2022 to July 2023. (Census)
- The Belton mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 16,718 competitive homes under the Belton postal city, 2.01 for each of the city's 8,328 Census households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Oncor share: 0.5% of its 3,564,530 competitive residential meters carry a Belton address. (ERCOT)
- Belton is still adding homes: 20 new residential meters in its main ZIP codes during Oct. 7-18, 2026 (most in 76513: 20), plus 37 vacant-to-active switches. (ERCOT)
- Belton's main ZIP codes: 19,402 active and 1,965 de-energized residential meters (9.2% de-energized, usually empty or between tenants). (ERCOT)
- Nearly all Belton-addressed competitive homes (16,704) are in one ZIP code, 76513, which it shares with Morgans Point Resort (2,046 homes) and Salado (232 homes). ZIP-wide, ERCOT counts 19,402 competitive meters for 15,904 Census households, a 1.22 ratio. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Belton is number 3 of the 13 cities and towns touching Bell County, just behind Temple (45,527). (ERCOT)
- In 76513, the ZIP holding most Belton homes, the ACS 2020-2024 survey finds a median household income of $80,661, 28.1% renters and 34.0% of households with $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- Nearby, Harker Heights (10 mi) has 0.98 competitive homes per household, while Temple counts 45,527 on its postal city. (ERCOT, Census)
Belton electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 25,964 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 23,029 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 8,328 |
| Active residential meters with a Belton address | 16,718 |
| Active business meters with a Belton address | 2,960 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 2.01 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 16,718 |
| Counties | Bell |
| ZIP codes touching Belton | 1 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Belton ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Belton right now?
Same-day medians for Oncor’s area (Oncor: 170 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | 14.1¢ | 13.4¢ | 13.2¢ | 6.8673¢/kWh + $4.06/mo (effective October 4, 2026; tariff) |
Belton ZIP codes: how much of each is on the competitive market?
Not every address in these ZIP codes has retail choice; check your exact address.
| ZIP | Belton homes | Land in Belton | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76513 | 16,704 | 18% | Belton 86%, Morgans Point Resort 11%, Salado 1% | 19,402 | 15,904 | 1.22 | Near-full coverage. 20 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
Split ZIP codes for Belton: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Belton’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 76513 (34.0% of households).
| ZIP | Belton homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76513 | 16,704 | $80,661 | 28.1% | 8.5% | 34.0% | 3.5% | 20 | 37 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Belton compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | 6 mi | 45,527 | 1.32 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 7 mi | 2,046 | 1.14 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Nolanville | 8 mi | 3,338 | 1.24 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Salado | 8 mi | 4,474 | 4.86 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Little River-Academy | 9 mi | 913 | 1.22 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Harker Heights | 10 mi | 12,170 | 0.98 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Belton
Belton business meters: 2,960 (5.6 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Belton’s main ZIP codes: 8 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
We compare retail providers and direct suppliers and can bid out high-consumption accounts, but we can’t promise savings or how many suppliers will bid. Businesses in Texas retail-choice areas can request a rate review online.
How do I compare electricity plans in Belton?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Belton
Can Belton residents pick their own electric company?
Yes, where Oncor's wires reach the house, which in Belton is most of the city: 16,718 homes with a Belton mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 2.01 for each Census household. None of Belton's ZIP codes is flagged split, though an address check is still the only sure answer.
What is the biggest Belton ZIP code for electricity customers?
76513, with 19,402 competitive homes in ERCOT's data (16,704 addressed to Belton) against roughly 15,904 Census households, a 1.22 ratio.
How many businesses in Belton are on the competitive electricity market?
Yes, where Oncor delivers: 2,960 Belton-addressed business meters are on the competitive market in ERCOT's data, and large accounts can also buy from commercial suppliers directly.
How do I start electric service at a new Belton address?
17.1% of 76513 residents moved within a year (ACS), and 37 76513 meters turned from vacant to active Oct. 7-18, 2026. Check that your Belton address is on Oncor's wires, then choose a plan and start date.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Belton?
16,718 Belton-addressed meters against 8,328 city households is 2.01 per household: the Belton postal area extends past city limits, and new homes get meters before the Census counts them. It doesn't mean every nearby address can choose.
Where do I report a Belton power outage?
Oncor, at oncor.com/outages: it carries power to all 16,718 Belton-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Bell County
Nearest town pages: Temple · Harker Heights · Killeen · Copperas Cove · Gatesville · Hewitt · Taylor · Hutto
Compare plans · Moving · High bill · Texas rates · Areas without retail choice · Methodology
Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203): full extract as of Oct 5, 2026; daily files Oct 7-18, 2026
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25003 households, B01003 population)
- Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates
- Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files
- EIA-861 (2024) utility service territories by county
- PUCT Power to Choose residential offer export, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201)
- Oncor Electric Delivery
- Oncor delivery tariff (effective October 4, 2026)
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