Electricity rates in Carthage, MO
Carthage (14,319 people, Jasper County) is served by 4 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 Carthage
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.70¢ | $154 | 144K | 167 |
| Ozark Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.18¢ | $186 | 32K | — |
| New-Mac Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.90¢ | $187 | 20K | — |
| City of Carthage | Municipal utility | 14.78¢ | $138 | 7,234 | 321 |
Power outages in Jasper County right now
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Outage history in Jasper County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 536 | 571 |
| Days with outages | 83 | 95 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,570 (31.4%) | 2,684 (18.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-14 | 2025-05-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (536 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Carterville 14.7¢
- Duenweg 14.7¢
- Webb City 14.7¢
- Oronogo 14.7¢
- Duquesne 14.7¢
- Joplin 14.7¢
- Sarcoxie 14.7¢
- Carl Junction 14.7¢
- Granby 14.7¢
- Neosho 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 64836
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carthage?
Most homes in Carthage 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 Carthage: Ozark Electric Co-op (16.18¢), New-Mac Electric Co-op (13.90¢), City of Carthage (14.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carthage?
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 Carthage, MO?
4 utilities serve Carthage's ZIP codes: Empire District Electric Co., Ozark Electric Co-op, New-Mac Electric Co-op, City of Carthage. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carthage?
In 2025, customers in Jasper County averaged 9 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 95 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-30, when 2,684 customers (18.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.