Evergy Metro residential customers paid an average of 13.72¢/kWh in 2024 —
7% above the Missouri average of 12.85¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 273,860 residential customers across 14 MO counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, West Central Electric Coop (12.28¢), works out about $156/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Evergy Metro compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Evergy Metro, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | 15,280 | -1.44 | -$156 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | 12.46 | 23,584 | -1.26 | -$136 |
| Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc | 12.51 | 11,167 | -1.21 | -$130 |
| Evergy Missouri West | 12.55 | 305,583 | -1.17 | -$126 |
| Union Electric Co | 12.56 | 1,095,619 | -1.16 | -$125 |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc | 13.35 | 12,451 | -0.37 | -$40 |
| Boone Electric Coop | 13.40 | 33,806 | -0.32 | -$34 |
| Evergy Metro (this page) | 13.72 | 273,860 | — | — |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn | 14.00 | 16,945 | +0.28 | +$30 |
| Macon Electric Coop | 14.82 | 10,023 | +1.10 | +$119 |
| Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc | 15.18 | 31,119 | +1.46 | +$158 |
| City of Independence | 15.74 | 53,832 | +2.02 | +$218 |
11 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Evergy Metro. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Evergy Metro customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Evergy Metro customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Evergy Metro premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass | West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | +$156 |
| Jackson | West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | +$156 |
| Johnson | West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | +$156 |
| Lafayette | West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | +$156 |
| Pettis | West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | +$156 |
| Clay | Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | 12.46 | +$136 |
| Platte | Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | 12.46 | +$136 |
| Saline | Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc | 12.51 | +$130 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 14 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.61 | 13.72 | +0.8% |
| Residential customers | 271,544 | 273,860 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Missouri electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Evergy Metro bill
Missouri is a regulated retail market — Evergy Metro customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.mo.gov.
Counties served (MO, EIA-861 2024)
Bates · Carroll · Cass · Chariton · Clay · Howard · Jackson · Johnson · Lafayette · Livingston · Pettis · Platte · Randolph · Saline
Head-to-head comparisons
- Union Electric Co vs Evergy Metro
- Evergy Missouri West vs Evergy Metro
- Evergy Metro vs City of Independence
Questions people ask
- Is Evergy Metro more expensive than other Missouri utilities?
- Evergy Metro customers paid an average 13.72 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% above the Missouri volume-weighted average of 12.85 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Evergy Metro?
- 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 Evergy Metro have?
- 273,860 residential customers in Missouri in 2024 across 14 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.