Graham, Texas electricity: Oncor wires and 5,808 competitive homes
5,808 Graham-addressed homes buy power on Oncor's system, about 1.63 for each Census household. 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: Graham homes in ERCOT's competitive data are on Oncor's wires (5,741) and TNMP's wires (67). Nearly every Graham address in our data is on Oncor's wires and can pick a retail provider.
Who delivers electricity in Graham?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area · TNMP delivery charges and area
Can every address in Graham choose an electricity provider?
No split flag on any ZIP code that holds Graham's 5,806 competitive homes; most streets here can shop.
Without retail choice unless opted in: 2 other utilities in Young County (EIA 2024).
Moving to Graham
Local numbers for setting up a home in Graham, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Graham helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: City of Graham: Customer Service (water, wastewater, solid waste), 940-549-3322.
- Natural gas: Texas Gas Service: customer service, 800-700-2443.
- Public schools: Graham ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Graham, 512-424-2600.
You enter your address on the next screen, and we confirm there whether you can choose an electricity provider at that address.
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Weather and electricity in Graham
Typical weather near Graham, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Graham, about 2 miles from the city center (station elevation 1,078 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. July is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 98°F; January has the coolest average low, 30°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to September. Average lows are at or below freezing in January.
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 July at 628 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 669. 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 | 57 | 30 | 1.2 | 1 | 669 |
| Feb | 62 | 33 | 1.7 | 3 | 500 |
| Mar | 70 | 41 | 3.0 | 25 | 315 |
| Apr | 78 | 49 | 2.1 | 87 | 132 |
| May | 85 | 60 | 3.8 | 253 | 25 |
| Jun | 93 | 69 | 3.8 | 482 | 0 |
| Jul | 98 | 73 | 2.0 | 628 | 0 |
| Aug | 97 | 72 | 2.2 | 611 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 64 | 3.1 | 361 | 9 |
| Oct | 80 | 51 | 3.7 | 118 | 107 |
| Nov | 68 | 39 | 1.6 | 13 | 358 |
| Dec | 59 | 32 | 1.8 | 2 | 608 |
Historical weather records for Young County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -8°F (1989) and a record high of 120°F (1998), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Young County. These are historical county extremes, not Graham'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 Graham, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00413668; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Graham?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Graham is 8,814 people, up 1.2% on the 2020 estimates base of 8,706. The largest one-year change was -73 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. July 1 estimates in between: 8,736 (2021), 8,746 (2022), 8,817 (2023), 8,887 (2024). (Census)
- Graham covers 5.6 square miles of land (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 1,575 residents and 637 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 2.5 residents for every Graham household. (Census, Census, Census)
- Mailing addresses stretch past city limits here. 5,808 competitive residential meters use Graham as their postal city, while the city itself has 3,566 Census households, a ratio of 1.63. (ERCOT, Census)
- Of the 3,564,530 homes Oncor serves on the competitive market, 0.2% have a Graham mailing address. (ERCOT)
- Move-ins show up as vacant-to-active switches in ERCOT's daily files: 12 of them in the ZIP codes most Graham homes use, Oct. 7-18, 2026. (ERCOT)
- On October 5, 2026, ERCOT showed 668 home meters switched off (de-energized) in the ZIP codes most Graham homes use, against 5,812 switched on; that 10.3 percent is mostly vacant houses and apartments between occupants. (ERCOT)
- One ZIP code, 76450, holds almost every Graham-addressed competitive home (5,806). Taken whole, 76450 has 1.05 competitive meters per Census household: 5,812 meters, 5,554 households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Among the 3 cities and towns that reach into Young County, Graham places 1 for competitive homes on its postal city; second place is Olney, at 921. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Graham is the number 1 city or town by population among the 3 that reach into Young County, one place ahead of Olney (3,000 residents). (Census)
- Electric bills over $250 a month: 39.0 percent of households in 76450, Graham's main ZIP code, per the ACS 2020-2024; the same survey puts median household income there at $75,258 and the renter share at 23.2 percent. (Census)
Graham electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 8,814 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 8,706 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 3,566 |
| Active residential meters with a Graham address | 5,808 |
| Active business meters with a Graham address | 2,054 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.63 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 5,741; TNMP 67 |
| Counties | Young |
| ZIP codes touching Graham | 1 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Graham ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Graham right now?
Same-day medians for Oncor’s area (Oncor: 170; TNMP: 166 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
Graham 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 | Meters per household | ERCOT competitive homes | Census households | With Graham address | Share of ZIP land in Graham | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76450 | 1.05 | 5,812 | 5,554 | 5,806 | 1% | Graham 100% | Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: Oncor 5,744, TNMP 68 homes. Mostly outside Graham city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Graham: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Graham’s ZIP codes
ZIP 76450 leads Graham on electric bills over $250 a month, reported by 39.0 percent of its households (Census ACS 2020-2024).
| ZIP | Bills $250+ | Household income (median) | Built since 2020 | Graham-addressed homes | Renting | Meters added Oct 7-18 | In 5+ unit buildings | Vacant-to-active switches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76450 | 39.0% | $75,258 | 0.8% | 5,806 | 23.2% | 2 | 2.0% | 12 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
Graham and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney | TNMP | Yes, mostly | 0.71 | 21 mi away | 921 homes |
| Jacksboro | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.20 | 26 mi away | 1,658 homes |
Business electricity in Graham
Graham business meters: 2,054 (2.8 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Graham’s main ZIP codes: 1 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
Larger accounts can go out to bid with retail providers and direct suppliers; we can’t promise savings or bids.
How do I compare electricity plans in Graham?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Graham
Does Graham have electricity choice?
Yes, where Oncor or TNMP's wires reach the house, which in Graham is most of the city: 5,808 homes with a Graham mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 1.63 for each Census household. No Graham ZIP code carries a split flag, but only an address lookup is certain.
What is the biggest Graham ZIP code for electricity customers?
76450. It holds 5,806 Graham-addressed competitive homes; counting every address in the ZIP, ERCOT has 5,812 meters for roughly 5,554 households, a 1.05 ratio.
What do Graham electricity plans cost per kWh?
On October 19, 2026, the median fixed-rate Power to Choose listing on Oncor's wires was 13.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month (170 listings); Oncor's delivery charge of 6.8673¢ per kWh plus $4.06 a month is included. A median is not a quote.
How do I start electric service at a new Graham address?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Graham homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 76450, where 20.2% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 12 vacant-to-active meters in 76450 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Graham?
5,808 Graham-addressed meters against 3,566 city households is 1.63 per household: the Graham 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 Graham power outage?
The delivery utility for your street. ERCOT puts Graham homes on Oncor (5,741 homes) and TNMP (67 homes) wires; your retail provider does not run the lines.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · TNMP area · Young County
Nearest town pages: Mineral Wells · Wichita Falls · Decatur · Willow Park · Iowa Park · Azle · Aledo · Stephenville
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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
- Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
- Oncor delivery tariff (effective October 4, 2026)
- TNMP delivery tariff (effective September 13, 2026)
- Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files, Texas places (land and water area)
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