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Missouri Electricity Cost 2026: 13.40¢/kWh
Missouri residential electricity rates average 13.40 cents per kWh in 2026, -25.8% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal/nuclear as the primary generation source.
State Rate
13.40
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$119
at 886 kWh
vs National
-25.8%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
19/50
YoY change +3.6%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Coal/Nuclear
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,425
vs national $1,919
Missouri electricity market
Regulated state served by Evergy, Ameren Missouri, and Empire District. Generation mix is shifting from coal toward natural gas and wind. The Callaway nuclear plant provides baseload for Ameren's territory.
Where Missouri residents save
No retail competition. Evergy and Ameren offer optional TOU rates. Missouri Department of Natural Resources administers Weatherization Assistance Program funding for low-income households.
Primary utilities
- Evergy
- Ameren Missouri
- Empire District (Liberty)
Missouri bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $67 | $804 |
| Small house | 750 | $101 | $1,206 |
| Average household | 886 | $119 | $1,425 |
| Large house | 1200 | $161 | $1,930 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $201 | $2,412 |
Estimates use the Missouri state-average rate of 13.40¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.