Electricity rates in Buffalo, MO
Buffalo (3,040 people, Dallas 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 Buffalo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.70¢ | $154 | 144K | 167 |
| Southwest Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.76¢ | $141 | 42K | 356 |
| Laclede Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.82¢ | $164 | 35K | 155 |
Power outages in Dallas County right now
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Outage history in Dallas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 324 | 380 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,000 (67.8%) | 2,890 (49%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-04-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (324 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bolivar 12.8¢
- Fair Grove 12.8¢
- Marshfield 12.8¢
- Lebanon 12.8¢
- Strafford 12.4¢
- Humansville 14.7¢
- Willard 14.7¢
- Camdenton 14.0¢
- Springfield 12.4¢
- Ash Grove 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 65622
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buffalo?
Most homes in Buffalo 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 Buffalo: Southwest Electric Co-op (12.76¢), Laclede Electric Co-op (12.82¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo, MO?
3 utilities serve Buffalo's ZIP codes: Empire District Electric Co., Southwest Electric Co-op, Laclede Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo?
In 2025, customers in Dallas County averaged 6 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-05, when 2,890 customers (49%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.