How Evergy Missouri West compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Evergy Missouri West, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | 11.99 | 41,386 | -0.56 | -$60 |
| West Central Electric Coop Inc | 12.28 | 15,280 | -0.27 | -$29 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | 12.46 | 23,584 | -0.09 | -$9 |
| Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc | 12.51 | 11,167 | -0.04 | -$4 |
| Evergy Missouri West (this page) | 12.55 | 305,583 | — | — |
| Union Electric Co | 12.56 | 1,095,619 | +0.01 | +$1 |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc | 13.35 | 12,451 | +0.80 | +$87 |
| Evergy Metro | 13.72 | 273,860 | +1.17 | +$126 |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn | 14.00 | 16,945 | +1.45 | +$156 |
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc | 14.07 | 31,534 | +1.52 | +$165 |
| Empire District Electric Co | 14.99 | 142,537 | +2.44 | +$263 |
| Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc | 15.18 | 31,119 | +2.63 | +$284 |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Evergy Missouri West. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Evergy Missouri West 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 Missouri West customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Evergy Missouri West premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | City of Sikeston | 9.88 | +$289 |
| Atchison | City of Sikeston | 9.88 | +$289 |
| Grundy | City of Sikeston | 9.88 | +$289 |
| Holt | City of Sikeston | 9.88 | +$289 |
| Mercer | City of Sikeston | 9.88 | +$289 |
| Nodaway | City of Sikeston | 9.88 | +$289 |
| Worth | City of Sikeston | 9.88 | +$289 |
| Benton | Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | 11.99 | +$60 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 31 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.62 | 12.55 | -0.6% |
| Residential customers | 302,899 | 305,583 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Missouri electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Evergy Missouri West bill
Missouri is a regulated retail market — Evergy Missouri West customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.mo.gov.
Counties served (MO, EIA-861 2024)
Andrew · Atchison · Barton · Bates · Benton · Buchanan · Carroll · Cass · Cedar · Clay · Clinton · Dade · Daviess · DeKalb · Gentry · Grundy · Harrison · Henry · Holt · Jackson · Johnson · Lafayette · Livingston · Mercer · Nodaway · Pettis · Platte · Ray · St Clair · Vernon · Worth
Head-to-head comparisons
- Union Electric Co vs Evergy Missouri West
- Evergy Missouri West vs Evergy Metro
- Evergy Missouri West vs Empire District Electric Co
- Evergy Missouri West vs City of Independence
Questions people ask
- Is Evergy Missouri West more expensive than other Missouri utilities?
- Evergy Missouri West customers paid an average 12.55 cents/kWh in 2024 — 2% below the Missouri volume-weighted average of 12.85 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Evergy Missouri West?
- 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 Missouri West have?
- 305,583 residential customers in Missouri in 2024 across 31 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.