Electricity rates in Bonne Terre, MO
Bonne Terre (7,133 people, St. Francois 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 Bonne Terre
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Citizens Electric Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $164 | 25K | 1,688 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.08¢ | $162 | 22K | 2,909 |
Power outages in St. Francois County right now
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Outage history in St. Francois County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 479 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,663 (8.2%) | 5,579 (17.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-14 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Terre du Lac 14.0¢
- Desloge 14.0¢
- Leadwood 14.0¢
- Park Hills 14.0¢
- Flat River 14.0¢
- Esther 14.0¢
- Elvins 14.0¢
- Bismarck 14.0¢
- Farmington 14.0¢
- Potosi 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63628
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bonne Terre?
Most homes in Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre: Citizens Electric Corporation (15.77¢), Black River Electric Co-op (14.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bonne Terre?
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 Bonne Terre, MO?
3 utilities serve Bonne Terre's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Citizens Electric Corporation, Black River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bonne Terre?
In 2025, customers in St. Francois County averaged 7 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 5,579 customers (17.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.