Electricity rates in Columbia, MO
Columbia (129,330 people, Boone County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Boone Electric Co-op pay about 14.04¢/kWh, 1% more than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Columbia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $153 | 34K | 67 |
| City of Columbia | Municipal utility | 16.04¢ | $128 | 46K | 97 |
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.33¢ | $210 | 13K | — |
| Co-Mo Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $173 | 31K | 158 |
Power outages in Boone County right now
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Outage history in Boone County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 44 | 39 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,095 (2.5%) | 4,267 (3.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-14 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (44 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ashland 14.0¢
- Hallsville 14.0¢
- Centralia 14.0¢
- Fulton 14.0¢
- Boonville 14.0¢
- New Franklin 14.0¢
- Fayette 14.0¢
- Holts Summit 14.0¢
- Saint Martins 14.0¢
- California 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65201, 65202, 65203, 65205, 65211, 65212, 65215, 65216, 65217, 65218
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbia?
Most homes in Columbia get power from Boone Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.04¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Columbia: City of Columbia (16.04¢), Union Electric Co. (14.03¢), Callaway Electric Cooperative (17.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbia?
About $153 a month, based on 1,091 kWh a month (the average for Boone Electric Co-op customers) at 14.04¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Columbia, MO?
5 utilities serve Columbia's ZIP codes: Boone Electric Co-op, City of Columbia, Union Electric Co., Callaway Electric Cooperative, Co-Mo Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbia?
In 2025, customers in Boone County averaged 39 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 4,267 customers (3.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.