Utilities listed
45
Missouri, 2025
Homes counted
2.95 million
Residential customers
Average price
13.30 cents
Per kWh, Missouri
Average bill
$137.97
Per month
Utilities serving Missouri homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in MO | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor-owned | 1,100,654 | 13.26 | $136.92 |
| Evergy Missouri West | Investor-owned | 308,573 | 12.10 | $120.51 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned | 276,162 | 13.41 | $119.74 |
| Empire District Electric | Investor-owned | 144,059 | 14.67 | $152.98 |
| City Utilities of Springfield | Municipal | 105,859 | 11.65 | $100.80 |
| Cuivre River Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 74,261 | 11.36 | $149.77 |
| City of Independence | Municipal | 54,199 | 16.54 | $134.11 |
| City of Columbia | Municipal | 45,899 | 15.50 | $124.00 |
| Southwest Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 41,670 | 12.33 | $136.75 |
| White River Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 39,401 | 15.47 | $164.07 |
| Laclede Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,275 | 12.39 | $158.48 |
| Boone Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 34,098 | 13.57 | $148.15 |
| Ozark Border Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 33,262 | 12.28 | $167.01 |
| Ozark Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 31,915 | 15.64 | $180.11 |
| Co-Mo Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 31,352 | 14.93 | $167.24 |
| Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association | Cooperative | 30,009 | 13.03 | $163.99 |
| Citizens Electric | Cooperative | 24,997 | 15.24 | $158.18 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,816 | 12.90 | $171.95 |
| Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,203 | 13.12 | $149.75 |
| Three Rivers Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 22,757 | 13.03 | $153.04 |
| Black River Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 21,606 | 13.61 | $156.70 |
| Crawford Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,861 | 13.21 | $152.12 |
| New-Mac Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,527 | 13.44 | $180.32 |
| Webster Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,050 | 10.35 | $145.55 |
| Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Association | Cooperative | 16,710 | 14.80 | $191.85 |
| West Central Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 15,556 | 12.93 | $190.48 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 12,767 | 16.76 | $202.63 |
| Farmers Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 12,497 | 13.64 | $155.39 |
| Carroll Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 12,212 | 13.43 | $143.36 |
| Central Missouri Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 11,259 | 12.63 | $181.14 |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,798 | 13.51 | $187.72 |
| Macon Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,059 | 15.75 | $166.33 |
| City of Kirkwood | Municipal | 9,522 | 14.49 | $129.12 |
| Gascosage Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 9,292 | 13.26 | $168.81 |
| City of Rolla | Municipal | 8,097 | 11.10 | $117.86 |
| City of Poplar Bluff | Municipal | 7,710 | 11.06 | $142.65 |
| Consolidated Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,698 | 13.54 | $179.53 |
| City of Hannibal | Municipal | 7,673 | 14.03 | $122.24 |
| City of Farmington | Municipal | 7,396 | 14.59 | $130.15 |
| City of Carthage | Municipal | 7,234 | 14.28 | $132.95 |
| City of Sikeston | Municipal | 6,928 | 9.84 | $139.95 |
| City of Lebanon | Municipal | 6,078 | 10.25 | $115.58 |
| Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 5,077 | 14.24 | $161.51 |
| City of Monett | Municipal | 4,174 | 12.86 | $124.43 |
| Clay County Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 51 | 14.44 | $134.19 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in MO counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Missouri's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in MO | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 1,829,448 | 66.5% |
| Municipal utility | 12 | 270,769 | 9.8% |
| Electric cooperative | 29 | 650,036 | 23.6% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Missouri utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 13.24 |
| Municipal utility | 12 | 13.32 |
| Electric cooperative | 29 | 13.30 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City Utilities of Springfield (105,859 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (74,261 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Missouri utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileAmeren Missouri1.10 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileEvergy Missouri West309 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileEvergy Metro524 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileEmpire District Electric161 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCity Utilities of Springfield106 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileCuivre River Electric Cooperative74 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCity of Independence54 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileCity of Columbia46 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileSouthwest Electric Cooperative42 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How Missouri compares
The statewide average residential price is 13.30 cents per kWh and the average bill is $137.97 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Missouri electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 10.35 cents at Webster Electric Cooperative to 16.76 cents at Callaway Electric Cooperative.
Can you switch electric companies in Missouri?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Missouri Public Service Commission.
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Missouri electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Missouri?
Ameren Missouri serves the most residential customers in Missouri, about 1.10 million homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Missouri?
EIA lists 45 electric utilities with residential customers in Missouri for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Missouri utility has the lowest average price?
Among Missouri utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Webster Electric Cooperative had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 10.35 cents per kWh and Callaway Electric Cooperative had the highest at 16.76 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Missouri?
Usually not. Households in Missouri buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.