Electricity rates in Bernie, MO
Bernie (1,951 people, Stoddard 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 Bernie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Ozark Border Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.71¢ | $173 | 33K | — |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $194 | 11K | 822 |
Power outages in Stoddard County right now
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Outage history in Stoddard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,482 | 1,275 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,753 (56.6%) | 8,453 (49.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,482 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Malden 14.0¢
- Dexter 14.0¢
- Campbell 14.0¢
- Clarkton 14.0¢
- Bloomfield 14.0¢
- Gideon 14.0¢
- Lilbourn 14.0¢
- Portageville 14.0¢
- Poplar Bluff 11.4¢
- New Madrid 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63822
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bernie?
Most homes in Bernie 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 Bernie: Ozark Border Electric Co-op (12.71¢), SEMO Electric Cooperative (13.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bernie?
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 Bernie, MO?
3 utilities serve Bernie's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Ozark Border Electric Co-op, SEMO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bernie?
In 2025, customers in Stoddard County averaged 21 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 8,453 customers (49.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.