Electricity rates in Belle, MO
Belle (1,528 people, Maries County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Union Electric Co. pay about 14.03¢/kWh, 1% more than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Belle
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Intercounty Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 13.48¢ | $170 | 30K | 707 |
| Three Rivers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.48¢ | $158 | 23K | 130 |
Power outages in Maries County right now
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Outage history in Maries County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 366 | 277 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 876 (26.8%) | 1,168 (35.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (366 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Owensville 14.0¢
- Linn 14.0¢
- Saint James 13.5¢
- Gerald 14.0¢
- Cuba 14.0¢
- Rolla 13.5¢
- Taos 14.0¢
- Bourbon 14.0¢
- Wardsville 14.0¢
- Dixon 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65013
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Belle?
Most homes in Belle get power from Union Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Belle: Intercounty Electric Co-op Association (13.48¢), Three Rivers Electric Co-op (13.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Belle?
About $145 a month, based on 1,032 kWh a month (the average for Union Electric Co. customers) at 14.03¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Belle, MO?
3 utilities serve Belle's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Intercounty Electric Co-op Association, Three Rivers Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Belle?
In 2025, customers in Maries County averaged 4 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 1,168 customers (35.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.