Electricity rates in Branson, MO
Branson (11,431 people, Taney County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Empire District Electric Co. pay about 14.70¢/kWh, 5% more than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Branson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.70¢ | $154 | 144K | 167 |
| White River Valley El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.00¢ | $170 | 39K | — |
| Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $132 | 12K | 129 |
Power outages in Taney County right now
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Outage history in Taney County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 154 | 185 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,834 (9.7%) | 4,017 (13.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-06-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (154 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hollister 14.7¢
- Merriam Woods 14.7¢
- Forsyth 14.7¢
- Kissee Mills 16.0¢
- Kimberling City 16.0¢
- Shell Knob 16.0¢
- Sparta 14.7¢
- Ozark 14.7¢
- Crane 14.7¢
- Nixa 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 65615, 65616
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Branson?
Most homes in Branson get power from Empire District Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.70¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Branson: White River Valley El Co-op (16.00¢), Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Branson?
About $153 a month, based on 1,044 kWh a month (the average for Empire District Electric Co. customers) at 14.70¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Branson, MO?
3 utilities serve Branson's ZIP codes: Empire District Electric Co., White River Valley El Co-op, Carroll Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Branson?
In 2025, customers in Taney County averaged 3 hr 5 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-30, when 4,017 customers (13.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.