Electricity rates in Charleston, MO
Charleston (5,815 people, Mississippi 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 Charleston
| 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 Mississippi County right now
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Outage history in Mississippi County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 954 | 130 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,773 (81.8%) | 2,557 (43.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (954 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Prairie 14.0¢
- Sikeston 14.0¢
- Oran 14.0¢
- Scott City 14.0¢
- Chaffee 14.0¢
- New Madrid 14.0¢
- Lilbourn 14.0¢
- Cape Girardeau 14.0¢
- Bloomfield 14.0¢
- Advance 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63834
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charleston?
Most homes in Charleston 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 Charleston: SEMO Electric Cooperative (13.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charleston?
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 Charleston, MO?
2 utilities serve Charleston'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 Charleston?
In 2025, customers in Mississippi County averaged 2 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 2,557 customers (43.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.