Electricity rates in Bolivar, MO
Bolivar (10,714 people, Polk County) is served by Southwest Electric Co-op. Homes on Southwest Electric Co-op pay about 12.76¢/kWh, 9% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Bolivar
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.76¢ | $141 | 42K | 356 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 278 | 247 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,888 (16.1%) | 2,131 (18.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (278 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Humansville 14.7¢
- Buffalo 14.7¢
- Fair Grove 12.8¢
- Willard 14.7¢
- Stockton 12.3¢
- Ash Grove 14.7¢
- Greenfield 14.7¢
- Springfield 12.4¢
- Strafford 12.4¢
- Marshfield 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 65613
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bolivar?
Most homes in Bolivar get power from Southwest Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bolivar?
About $142 a month, based on 1,109 kWh a month (the average for Southwest Electric Co-op customers) at 12.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bolivar, MO?
Southwest Electric Co-op serves Bolivar.
How often does the power go out in Bolivar?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 4 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-01, when 2,131 customers (18.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.