Electricity rates in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau (39,462 people, Cape Girardeau County) is served by 2 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 Cape Girardeau
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $194 | 11K | 822 |
Power outages in Cape Girardeau County right now
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Outage history in Cape Girardeau County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 159 | 736 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,255 (15.3%) | 7,864 (22.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (159 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Scott City 14.0¢
- Jackson 14.0¢
- Chaffee 14.0¢
- Oran 14.0¢
- Marble Hill 14.1¢
- Advance 14.0¢
- Charleston 14.0¢
- Sikeston 14.0¢
- Perryville 14.0¢
- Bloomfield 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63701, 63702, 63703
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cape Girardeau?
Most homes in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau: SEMO Electric Cooperative (13.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cape Girardeau?
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 Cape Girardeau, MO?
2 utilities serve Cape Girardeau's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., SEMO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cape Girardeau?
In 2025, customers in Cape Girardeau County averaged 12 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 7,864 customers (22.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.