Independent resource. Not affiliated with any utility or energy provider. Data sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Verified June 2026

Missouri Electricity Cost 2026: 14.01¢/kWh

Missouri residential electricity rates average 14.01 cents per kWh in 2026, -25.6% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal/nuclear as the primary generation source.

State Rate

14.01

cents/kWh

Monthly Bill

$121

at 863 kWh

vs National

-25.6%

national avg 18.83¢

Rank (cheapest first)

8/50

YoY change +8.8%

Market Type

Regulated

Supply rate set by state PUC

Primary Generation

Coal/Nuclear

per EIA State Energy Profile

Annual Bill (avg usage)

$1,451

vs national $1,950

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 ProfileMonthly kWhMonthly BillAnnual Bill
Apartment500$70$841
Small house750$105$1,261
Average household863$121$1,451
Large house1200$168$2,017
Large house + EV1500$210$2,522

Estimates use the Missouri state-average rate of 14.01¢/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.

Related

Missouri electricity cost FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in Missouri in 2026?
The average residential electricity price in Missouri is 14.01 cents per kWh in 2026, 25.6 percent below the 18.83 cent US average. Figure from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Electric Power Monthly, April 2026).
What is the average monthly electric bill in Missouri?
At the US-average household usage of 863 kWh per month, a Missouri electric bill comes to about $121 per month ($1,451 per year) at the 14.01 cent state-average rate. Your bill scales with usage: a 500 kWh apartment runs about $70 and a 1,200 kWh large home about $168.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Missouri?
No. Missouri is a regulated market: the supply rate is set by the state public utility commission and you cannot switch to a competing supplier. Savings come from usage reduction, time-of-use plans where offered, and efficiency upgrades rather than supplier shopping.
National context. US average residential rate 2026: 18.83¢/kWh. Cheapest state: North Dakota at 12.35¢. Most expensive: Hawaii at 46.62¢. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. See /methodology for sourcing and limitations.

Updated 2026-06-10