Electricity rates in East Prairie, MO
East Prairie (3,155 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 East Prairie
| 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
- Charleston 14.0¢
- Sikeston 14.0¢
- New Madrid 14.0¢
- Lilbourn 14.0¢
- Oran 14.0¢
- Portageville 14.0¢
- Bloomfield 14.0¢
- Scott City 14.0¢
- Chaffee 14.0¢
- Dexter 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63845
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Prairie?
Most homes in East Prairie 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 East Prairie: SEMO Electric Cooperative (13.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in East Prairie?
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 East Prairie, MO?
2 utilities serve East Prairie'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 East Prairie?
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.