Kermit, Texas electricity: TNMP wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
Kermit: 6,019 residents, 2,138 households in the Census survey and 2,584 competitive home meters on its postal city. Here is who delivers the power, which addresses can shop and what plans cost on TNMP's wires.
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: Kermit homes in ERCOT's competitive data are on TNMP's wires (2,577) and Oncor's wires (7). 1 of Kermit's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Kermit?
Outages: TNMP at tnmp.com.
TNMP delivery charges and area
Can every address in Kermit choose an electricity provider?
Split ZIP codes holding Kermit homes: 79745. They carry 2,583 of the 2,583 competitive homes with a Kermit address (100%); on those streets a neighbor's utility can differ from yours.
Moving to Kermit
Local numbers for setting up a home in Kermit, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Kermit helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Kermit: City Hall (main line), 432-586-3468.
- Public schools: Kermit ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Kermit, 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 Kermit
Typical weather near Kermit, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Kermit, about 1 mile from the city center (station elevation 2,830 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. June is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 95°F; January has the coolest average low, 29°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to August. Average lows are at or below freezing in January and December.
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 518 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 643. 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 | 29 | 0.5 | 0 | 643 |
| Feb | 65 | 33 | 0.5 | 2 | 450 |
| Mar | 73 | 40 | 1.0 | 16 | 279 |
| Apr | 81 | 47 | 0.5 | 71 | 95 |
| May | 88 | 58 | 1.4 | 268 | 21 |
| Jun | 95 | 67 | 1.5 | 484 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 69 | 1.4 | 518 | 0 |
| Aug | 95 | 67 | 1.5 | 500 | 0 |
| Sep | 88 | 61 | 2.0 | 304 | 7 |
| Oct | 80 | 50 | 1.2 | 93 | 94 |
| Nov | 68 | 37 | 0.6 | 4 | 371 |
| Dec | 61 | 30 | 0.5 | 0 | 618 |
Historical weather records for Winkler County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -14°F (1962) and a record high of 117°F (1994), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Winkler County. These are historical county extremes, not Kermit'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 Kermit, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00414775; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Kermit?
- Population: 6,265 (2020 base) to 6,019 (July 2025), -3.9%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was -305 people, from July 2020 to July 2021. July 1 estimates in between: 5,930 (2021), 5,925 (2022), 6,115 (2023), 6,057 (2024). (Census)
- Kermit covers 2.5 square miles of land (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 2,378 residents and 845 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 2.8 residents for every Kermit household. (Census, Census, Census)
- Of the 242,585 homes TNMP serves on the competitive market, 1.1% have a Kermit mailing address. (ERCOT)
- On October 5, 2026, ERCOT showed 242 home meters switched off (de-energized) in the ZIP codes most Kermit homes use, against 2,589 switched on; that 8.5 percent is mostly vacant houses and apartments between occupants. (ERCOT)
- One ZIP code, 79745, holds almost every Kermit-addressed competitive home (2,583). Taken whole, 79745 has 1.15 competitive meters per Census household: 2,589 meters, 2,250 households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Kermit is 2 of 3 on a Winkler County list of cities and towns ranked by postal-city competitive homes; the next one up is Monahans, at 4,661. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Kermit is the number 2 city or town by population among the 3 that reach into Winkler County, one place ahead of Wink (931 residents). (Census)
- Electric bills over $250 a month: 44.8 percent of households in 79745, Kermit's main ZIP code, per the ACS 2020-2024; the same survey puts median household income there at $80,585 and the renter share at 15.2 percent. (Census)
Kermit electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 6,019 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 6,265 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 2,138 |
| Active residential meters with a Kermit address | 2,584 |
| Active business meters with a Kermit address | 1,251 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.21 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | TNMP 2,577; Oncor 7 |
| Counties | Winkler |
| ZIP codes touching Kermit | 1 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Kermit ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Kermit right now?
Same-day medians for TNMP’s area (TNMP: 166 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNMP | 16.1¢ | 15.1¢ | 14.7¢ | 7.771¢/kWh + $7.56/mo (effective September 13, 2026; tariff) |
Kermit 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 Kermit address | Share of ZIP land in Kermit | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79745 | 1.15 | 2,589 | 2,250 | 2,583 | 0% | Kermit 100% | Split. Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: TNMP 2,577, Oncor 12 homes. Mostly outside Kermit city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Kermit: 79745.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Kermit’s ZIP codes
ZIP 79745 leads Kermit on electric bills over $250 a month, reported by 44.8 percent of its households (Census ACS 2020-2024).
| ZIP | Bills $250+ | Household income (median) | Built since 2020 | Kermit-addressed homes | Renting | Meters added Oct 7-18 | In 5+ unit buildings | Vacant-to-active switches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79745 | 44.8% | $80,585 | 0.2% | 2,583 | 15.2% | 1 | 2.1% | 5 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
Kermit and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.62 | 14 mi away | 4,661 homes |
Business electricity in Kermit
Kermit business meters: 1,251 (2.1 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Kermit’s main ZIP codes: 19 (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 Kermit?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Kermit
Is Kermit deregulated for electricity?
Most Kermit homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 2,584 Kermit-addressed homes on TNMP's competitive system, compared with 2,138 households in the Census survey. Addresses in 79745 (split) need an exact-address check before you shop.
What is the biggest Kermit ZIP code for electricity customers?
That is 79745, home to 2,583 of the competitive meters with a Kermit address. ZIP-wide: 2,589 ERCOT meters, about 2,250 Census households, 1.15 per household.
How much is electricity in Kermit right now?
On October 19, 2026, the median fixed-rate Power to Choose listing on TNMP's wires was 15.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month (166 listings); TNMP's delivery charge of 7.771¢ per kWh plus $7.56 a month is included. A median is not a quote.
I'm moving to Kermit. How do I set up electricity?
Start with the address check: TNMP-delivered Kermit homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 79745, where 8.4% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 5 vacant-to-active meters in 79745 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
How many Kermit homes are on the competitive electricity market?
ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract lists 2,584 competitive residential meters with a Kermit mailing address and 1,251 business meters; ACS 2020-2024: 2,138 occupied Kermit households.
Who restores power in Kermit after an outage?
The delivery utility for your street. ERCOT puts Kermit homes on TNMP (2,577 homes) and Oncor (7 homes) wires; your retail provider does not run the lines.
Where to next?
Up: TNMP area · Winkler County
Nearest town pages: Monahans · Odessa · Andrews · Midland · Fort Stockton · Lamesa · Big Spring · Alpine
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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)
- Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
- TNMP delivery tariff (effective September 13, 2026)
- Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files, Texas places (land and water area)
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