Electricity rates in Fayette, MO
Fayette (2,702 people, Howard County) is served by 3 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 Fayette
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.68¢ | $112 | 276K | 178 |
| Boone Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $153 | 34K | 67 |
Power outages in Howard County right now
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Outage history in Howard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 261 | 295 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,123 (27.2%) | 2,708 (65.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-27 | 2025-10-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (261 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Franklin 14.0¢
- Glasgow 13.7¢
- Boonville 14.0¢
- Salisbury 13.7¢
- Slater 13.7¢
- Huntsville 14.0¢
- Moberly 14.0¢
- Columbia 14.0¢
- Hallsville 14.0¢
- Marshall 13.7¢
ZIP codes: 65248
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fayette?
Most homes in Fayette 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 Fayette: Evergy Metro (13.68¢), Boone Electric Co-op (14.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fayette?
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 Fayette, MO?
3 utilities serve Fayette's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Evergy Metro, Boone Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fayette?
In 2025, customers in Howard County averaged 4 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-15, when 2,708 customers (65.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.