Missouri Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Missouri is 16.02¢/kWh (the 24th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $215.88, per EIA data. That rate is 2.1¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 15.62 | 153.45 | 982 |
| October 2025 | 12.79 | 100.49 | 786 |
| November 2025 | 12.95 | 104.91 | 810 |
| December 2025 | 11.76 | 134.31 | 1142 |
| January 2026 | 11.80 | 158.65 | 1345 |
| February 2026 | 12.17 | 133.41 | 1097 |
| March 2026 | 13.44 | 119.57 | 890 |
| April 2026 | 14.01 | 104.51 | 746 |
| May 2026 | 13.68 | 111.39 | 814 |
| June 2026 | 16.22 | 179.64 | 1108 |
| July 2026 | 16.09 | 226.03 | 1405 |
| August 2026 | 16.02 | 215.88 | 1347 |
Missouri vs the U.S. average
| Missouri | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 16.02¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $215.88 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1347 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +4.6% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +21.7% | +30.5% |
Missouri's average residential rate of 16.02¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 24th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +4.6% (Missouri) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +21.7% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1347 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Missouri's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Missouri
Average effective rates and bills for Missouri's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co | 18.46 | 231.81 | 1,256 | 1,105,902 |
| Evergy Missouri West | 14.62 | 185.17 | 1,267 | 311,738 |
| Evergy Metro | 15.82 | 176.82 | 1,118 | 280,208 |
| Empire District Electric Co | 16.30 | 215.98 | 1,325 | 153,107 |
| City Utilities of Springfield | 14.10 | 184.97 | 1,312 | 106,728 |
| Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc | 11.45 | 174.29 | 1,522 | 76,313 |
| City of Independence | 16.98 | 214.27 | 1,262 | 54,857 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Missouri rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Missouri's average rate of 16.02¢/kWh is about $160.20. The state's actual average usage is 1347 kWh/month, which is what produces the $215.88 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Missouri gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.