City of Independence residential customers paid an average of 15.74¢/kWh in 2024 —
23% above the Missouri average of 12.85¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 53,832 residential customers across 1 MO county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, West Central Electric Coop (12.28¢), works out about $374/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Independence compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Independence, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | 15,280 | -3.46 | -$374 |
| Evergy Missouri West | 12.55 | 305,583 | -3.19 | -$345 |
| Evergy Metro | 13.72 | 273,860 | -2.02 | -$218 |
| City of Independence (this page) | 15.74 | 53,832 | — | — |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Independence. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Independence customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Independence customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Independence premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | +$374 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.21 | 15.74 | +3.5% |
| Residential customers | 53,611 | 53,832 | +0.4% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Missouri electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Independence bill
Missouri is a regulated retail market — City of Independence customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.mo.gov.
Counties served (MO, EIA-861 2024)
Jackson
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Independence more expensive than other Missouri utilities?
- City of Independence customers paid an average 15.74 cents/kWh in 2024 — 23% above the Missouri volume-weighted average of 12.85 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Independence?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Missouri has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.mo.gov).
- How many customers does City of Independence have?
- 53,832 residential customers in Missouri in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
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.