Electricity rates in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX ranks 6 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (236 since 2015). Fort Worth, Texas has 941,311 residents in 334,230 households; 69.1% heat with electricity.
Households in Fort Worth, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Fort Worth on the map
Tarrant County, with Fort Worth marked
Who supplies Fort Worth
Tarrant County lists 4 utilities for Fort Worth, TX, a city of 941,311: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Tarrant County page.
Outage risk around Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 218 wind and 18 tornado, 25.1 per 100,000 residents of 941,311. Top gust near Fort Worth, TX: 91 knots, 105 mph. Damage near Fort Worth, TX: $11.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Fort Worth, TX
wind and tornado reports, Fort Worth, TX
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| Fort Worth, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX, 2015 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2016 | 35 | 2 | 37 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2017 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2019 | 49 | 5 | 54 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2020 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2022 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2023 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Fort Worth, TX, 2025 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
Facts about Fort Worth
- Residents of Fort Worth, TX, ACS 2023
- 941,3115 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Fort Worth, TX
- $76,60255 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Fort Worth, TX
- 334,2302.82 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Fort Worth, TX
- 56.7%189,660 owners and 144,570 renter households
- Housing units in Fort Worth, TX
- 365,22930,999 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Fort Worth, TX
- 69.1%230,951 of 334,230 homes
- Land area of Fort Worth, TX
- 350.3 sq mi2,687.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Fort Worth, TX
- 2.6%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $76,602 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Fort Worth, TX
- 236NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 25.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Fort Worth, TX
- 1992127,332 of 365,229 homes (34.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Fort Worth, TX
- $277,300$1,412 gross rent a month, 6.11% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Fort Worth
Compare Fort Worth with nearby cities
| City near Fort Worth, TX | Distance from Fort Worth | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 941,311 | $76,602 | 1992 | $277,300 | 236 | 12.9% |
| Haltom City, TX | 5.1 mi northeast | 45,681 (-895,630) | $56,156 (-$20,446) | 1977 (-15 yr) | $194,600 (-$82,700) | 277 (+41) | 7.8% (-5.1 pts) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 9.3 mi northeast | 70,338 (-870,973) | $93,434 (+$16,832) | 1986 (-6 yr) | $324,800 (+$47,500) | 275 (+39) | 14.3% (+1.4 pts) |
| Hurst, TX | 10.5 mi east | 39,912 (-901,399) | $71,743 (-$4,859) | 1974 (-18 yr) | $287,600 (+$10,300) | 277 (+41) | 12.5% (-0.4 pts) |
| Keller, TX | 12.7 mi northeast | 45,598 (-895,713) | $172,654 (+$96,052) | 1999 (+7 yr) | $557,700 (+$280,400) | 239 (+3) | 23.9% (+11.0 pts) |
| Bedford, TX | 13.2 mi east | 49,191 (-892,120) | $81,393 (+$4,791) | 1983 (-9 yr) | $322,300 (+$45,000) | 265 (+29) | 16.2% (+3.3 pts) |
Housing and heating in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX: 127,332 of 365,229 homes were built before 1980 and 149,246 in 2000 or later. Fort Worth, TX has 236,037 detached houses, 92,940 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 6,360 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Fort Worth, TX
% of homes by decade built, Fort Worth, TX
- 6pre-40
- 440s
- 950s
- 760s
- 970s
- 1380s
- 1190s
- 2100s
- 1810s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Fort Worth, TX
| Fort Worth, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX, median year built | 1992 | 1989 | +3 years | 56 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, built before 1980 | 34.9% | 33.8% | +1.1 points | 44 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, built 2000 or later | 40.9% | 33.8% | +7.0 points | 47 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, detached houses | 64.6% | 65.5% | -0.9 points | 68 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.4% | 23.6% | +1.8 points | 27 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, mobile homes | 1.7% | 1.9% | -0.2 points | 61 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, renter households | 43.3% | 40.6% | +2.6 points | 38 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, median home value | $277,300 | $294,100 | -$16,800 | 55 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,412 | $1,447 | -$35 | 53 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, people per household | 2.76 | 2.74 | +0.02 | 45 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX: 334,230 households at $2,000 a year per home for electricity (Tarrant County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $668.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,401 a year per household.
| Group in Fort Worth, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Fort Worth, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX, all households | 334,230 | $2,000 | $668.5 million | 2.61% |
| Fort Worth, TX, homeowners | 189,660 | $2,353 | $446.3 million | 3.07% |
| Fort Worth, TX, renters | 144,570 | $1,479 | $213.8 million | 1.93% |
Who lives in Fort Worth: income, cars, homes
In Fort Worth, TX, 77,154 of 139,170 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 142,734 households moved in since 2018 and 37,966 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Fort Worth, TX, 17,744 households own no vehicle and 202,245 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Fort Worth, TX homes: 220,996 have 3+ bedrooms, 66,092 none or one, median 5.3 rooms. Of 460,634 workers in Fort Worth, TX, 59,514 work from home, 335,597 drive alone, 2,313 ride transit and 5,519 walk. 118,763 residents of Fort Worth, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.4. In Fort Worth, TX, 67,772 of 334,230 households earn under $35,000, 95,124 $35,000-$75,000, 106,444 $75,000-$150,000 and 64,890 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Fort Worth, TX
| Fort Worth, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX, households under $35,000 | 20.3% | 54 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, households $150,000 or more | 19.4% | 50 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, residents below poverty | 12.9% | 44 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, median age | 33.4 | 78 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 60.5% | 69 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, households without a vehicle | 5.3% | 40 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 60.5% | 63 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, workers at home | 12.9% | 42 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, cost-burdened renters | 55.4% | 27 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, moved in since 2018 | 42.7% | 42 of 108 |
| Fort Worth, TX, moved in before 2000 | 11.4% | 68 of 108 |
Analyst note on Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX counts 941,311 residents in 334,230 households, on 350.3 square miles. 230,951 of the 334,230 occupied homes in Fort Worth, TX heat with electricity. Household income in Fort Worth, TX is $76,602; 189,660 of its 334,230 households own.
Fort Worth, TX has 365,229 housing units, 30,999 of them vacant or seasonal. Fort Worth, TX ranks 27 of 108 Texas cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (25%). Fort Worth, TX ranks 27 of 108 Texas cities for the youngest residents (median age 33.4).
Fort Worth, TX ranks 27 of 108 Texas cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (55.4%).
ZIP codes in Fort Worth
| ZIP area touching Fort Worth, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Fort Worth | Share of Fort Worth's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 76179 (Fort Worth, TX) | 38.8% | 5.8% |
| 76177 (Fort Worth, TX) | 82.9% | 4.9% |
| 76052 (Fort Worth, TX) | 41.0% | 4.9% |
| 76244 (Fort Worth, TX) | 96.2% | 4.1% |
| 76106 (Fort Worth, TX) | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| 76108 (Fort Worth, TX) | 32.2% | 4.0% |
| 76119 (Fort Worth, TX) | 86.5% | 4.0% |
| 76135 (Fort Worth, TX) | 45.2% | 3.3% |
| 76126 (Fort Worth, TX) | 16.7% | 3.3% |
| 76112 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 3.3% |
| 76137 (Fort Worth, TX) | 82.0% | 3.2% |
| 76140 (Fort Worth, TX) | 39.5% | 3.1% |
| 76131 (Fort Worth, TX) | 69.2% | 3.1% |
| 76116 (Fort Worth, TX) | 86.5% | 3.1% |
| 76107 (Fort Worth, TX) | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| 76123 (Fort Worth, TX) | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| 76133 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 2.7% |
| 76036 (Fort Worth, TX) | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| 76008 (Fort Worth, TX) | 9.9% | 2.3% |
| 76109 (Fort Worth, TX) | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| 76120 (Fort Worth, TX) | 98.5% | 2.1% |
| 76134 (Fort Worth, TX) | 85.3% | 2.1% |
| 76111 (Fort Worth, TX) | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| 76132 (Fort Worth, TX) | 93.3% | 2.0% |
| 76118 (Fort Worth, TX) | 68.2% | 1.9% |
| 76103 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 1.8% |
| 76105 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| 76104 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| 76110 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| 76115 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| 76102 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| 76114 (Fort Worth, TX) | 41.2% | 1.2% |
| 76164 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| 76155 (Fort Worth, TX) | 99.7% | 1.0% |
| 76040 (Fort Worth, TX) | 40.8% | 0.9% |
| 76127 (Fort Worth, TX) | 97.6% | 0.6% |
| 76053 (Fort Worth, TX) | 24.4% | 0.6% |
| 76129 (Fort Worth, TX) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Fort Worth
Fort Worth: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Fort Worth, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Tarrant County lists 4 utilities.
Fort Worth: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Fort Worth, TX: rank 5 of 108 by its 941,311 residents, rank 55 of 108 by $76,602 median income.
Fort Worth: how many homes heat with electricity?
Fort Worth, TX: 230,951 of 334,230 occupied homes, 69.1%; Tarrant County 67.1%.
Fort Worth: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.6% of the $76,602 median income in Fort Worth, TX.
Fort Worth: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Fort Worth, TX may be closed.
Fort Worth: damaging storms reported nearby?
236 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Fort Worth, TX, 2015 to 2025, 25.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth, TX: median home built 1992; 127,332 of 365,229 homes (34.9%) predate 1980, 236,037 are detached and 92,940 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Fort Worth, TX renters struggle with rent?
77,154 of 139,170 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Fort Worth, TX households have no car?
17,744 households; 202,245 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Fort Worth, TX?
220,996 of 365,229 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.3 rooms.