Missouri's average residential electricity price was 12.2¢/kWh in February 2026 —
the 3rd-lowest price of the 51 states+DC (EIA). Across its major utilities in 2024, average all-in rates ranged from
11.1¢/kWh at Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc to
15.7¢/kWh at City of Independence — a spread worth about
$504/yr at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr).
Missouri is a fully regulated market: households cannot choose their electricity or gas supplier.
For home heating, utility natural gas was the cheapest fuel at
$13.73 per million BTU vs $35.67 for electric resistance heat.
Residential rates by utility (EIA-861, average all-in ¢/kWh)
| Utility | 2023 ¢/kWh | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers (2024) | Ownership | vs state avg, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sikeston | 9.82 | 9.88 | 7,058 | Municipal | -$321 |
| City of Lebanon | 9.59 | 10.00 | 6,066 | Municipal | -$308 |
| Webster Electric Coop | 9.61 | 10.20 | 18,820 | Co-op | -$287 |
| City of Farmington | 11.27 | 10.22 | 7,250 | Municipal | -$284 |
| City of Rolla | 10.17 | 10.62 | 8,132 | Municipal | -$241 |
| Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc | 10.58 | 11.07 | 72,974 | Co-op | -$192 |
| City of Poplar Bluff | 9.69 | 11.18 | 7,715 | Municipal | -$180 |
| City Utilities of Springfield | 11.06 | 11.46 | 105,029 | Municipal | -$150 |
| Ozark Border Electric Coop | 10.69 | 11.66 | 33,229 | Co-op | -$129 |
| Laclede Electric Coop, Inc | 10.84 | 11.73 | 35,026 | Co-op | -$121 |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | 10.96 | 11.99 | 41,386 | Co-op | -$93 |
| West Central Electric Coop Inc | 11.52 | 12.28 | 15,280 | Co-op | -$62 |
| Gascosage Electric Coop | 10.59 | 12.30 | 9,253 | Co-op | -$60 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | 11.38 | 12.46 | 23,584 | Co-op | -$42 |
| Three Rivers Electric Coop | 11.80 | 12.47 | 22,561 | Co-op | -$41 |
| Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc | 11.82 | 12.51 | 11,167 | Co-op | -$36 |
| Howell-Oregon Elec Coop, Inc | 12.10 | 12.54 | 23,101 | Co-op | -$33 |
| Evergy Missouri West | 12.62 | 12.55 | 305,583 | Investor-owned | -$32 |
| Union Electric Co | 12.29 | 12.56 | 1,095,619 | Investor-owned | -$31 |
| New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc | 12.20 | 12.63 | 19,445 | Co-op | -$24 |
| Carroll Electric Coop Corp | 12.81 | 12.70 | 12,109 | Co-op | -$16 |
| Crawford Electric Coop, Inc | 12.60 | 12.78 | 19,775 | Co-op | -$7 |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | 12.41 | 12.79 | 10,783 | Co-op | -$7 |
| Black River Electric Coop | 12.02 | 12.81 | 21,575 | Co-op | -$5 |
| City of Hannibal | 11.69 | 12.91 | 7,639 | Municipal | +$6 |
| Consolidated Electric Coop | 11.95 | 12.96 | 7,649 | Co-op | +$12 |
| Intercounty Electric Coop Assn | 12.32 | 13.01 | 29,956 | Co-op | +$17 |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc | 13.01 | 13.35 | 12,451 | Co-op | +$54 |
| Boone Electric Coop | 13.03 | 13.40 | 33,806 | Co-op | +$60 |
| Missouri Rural Electric Coop | 12.45 | 13.62 | 5,049 | Co-op | +$83 |
| Evergy Metro | 13.61 | 13.72 | 273,860 | Investor-owned | +$94 |
| City of Columbia | 13.06 | 13.94 | 45,651 | Municipal | +$117 |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn | 13.07 | 14.00 | 16,945 | Co-op | +$124 |
| City of Carthage | 13.96 | 14.06 | 7,106 | Municipal | +$130 |
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc | 12.93 | 14.07 | 31,534 | Co-op | +$132 |
| White River Valley El Coop Inc | 13.37 | 14.30 | 39,216 | Co-op | +$157 |
| City of Kirkwood | 14.35 | 14.36 | 9,084 | Municipal | +$163 |
| Macon Electric Coop | 13.62 | 14.82 | 10,023 | Co-op | +$213 |
| Empire District Electric Co | 15.94 | 14.99 | 142,537 | Investor-owned | +$231 |
| Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc | 13.43 | 15.18 | 31,119 | Co-op | +$252 |
| Citizens Electric Corporation | 14.89 | 15.34 | 24,826 | Co-op | +$268 |
| City of Independence | 15.21 | 15.74 | 53,832 | Municipal | +$312 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | 15.15 | 16.29 | 12,647 | Co-op | +$371 |
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential sales from each utility's federal EIA-861 filing (bundled service — supply + delivery + riders, not a quoted tariff rate). State average = 12.85¢/kWh, volume-weighted across these utilities (2024). Your distribution utility is fixed by address; these gaps measure what households in different territories actually paid. A further 1 competitive suppliers / solar lessors report energy-only or behind-the-meter sales in Missouri; their prices cover only part of the bill and are not comparable to the all-in figures above.
Can you choose your electric company in Missouri?
Electric supply choice: no · Gas supply choice: no
Fully regulated.
Official rate information: psc.mo.gov.
Heating: which fuel is cheapest per million BTU in Missouri?
| Fuel | Native price | As of | $ per MMBTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility natural gas | $1.373 /therm | Feb 2026 | 13.73 |
| Propane | $2.209 /gal | Mar 30, 2026 | 24.15 |
| Electricity (resistance) | 12.17 ¢/kWh | Feb 2026 | 35.67 |
Utility natural gas is the cheapest residential energy per BTU in Missouri at $13.73/MMBTU. Conversions: 1 kWh = 3,412 BTU; 1 therm = 100,000 BTU; heating oil 138,500 BTU/gal; propane 91,452 BTU/gal. Site-energy prices — appliance efficiency changes delivered-heat cost: a 95% AFUE gas furnace delivers heat near the gas figure, while a heat pump at seasonal COP 2.5–3 cuts the effective electric figure by 60–70%. (No EIA weekly heating-oil survey price for Missouri.)
Electricity price trend, last 12 months
Missouri's average residential price went from 11.27¢/kWh in Feb '25 to 12.17¢/kWh in Feb '26 — up 8% year-over-year. The 12-month peak was 15.91¢ in Jun '25.
| Month | Feb '25 | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 | Jun '25 | Jul '25 | Aug '25 | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¢/kWh | 11.27 | 12.01 | 12.88 | 13.01 | 15.91 | 15.56 | 15.46 | 15.84 | 12.95 | 13.12 | 11.91 | 11.80 | 12.17 |
Head-to-head utility comparisons in Missouri
- Union Electric Co vs Evergy Missouri West — who's cheaper?
- Union Electric Co vs Evergy Metro — who's cheaper?
- Union Electric Co vs Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc — who's cheaper?
- Evergy Missouri West vs Evergy Metro — who's cheaper?
- Evergy Missouri West vs Empire District Electric Co — who's cheaper?
- Evergy Missouri West vs City of Independence — who's cheaper?
- Evergy Metro vs City of Independence — who's cheaper?
- Empire District Electric Co vs City Utilities of Springfield — who's cheaper?
Questions people ask
- Who has the cheapest electricity in Missouri?
- Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc, at an average 11.1 cents per kWh for 2024 among Missouri utilities with at least 50,000 customers (EIA-861). The most expensive, City of Independence, averaged 15.7 cents — a difference of about $504 per year at 10,800 kWh.
- Can I choose my electric company in Missouri?
- No. Missouri is a regulated retail market: your utility is set by address and there is no residential supplier shopping. Rates are set in state utility-commission proceedings (psc.mo.gov).
- Is gas or electric heat cheaper in Missouri?
- Per million BTU of site energy, utility natural gas was $13.73 (Feb 2026) versus $35.67 for electric resistance heat. A heat pump delivering 2.5-3 units of heat per unit of electricity brings electric heating to roughly $12-14 per MMBTU.
- What is the average electric bill in Missouri?
- At Missouri's February 2026 average price of 12.17 cents/kWh and typical usage of 900 kWh per month, a household pays about $110 per month ($1314 per year) for electricity. Actual bills vary with usage, utility territory, and tariff.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.