Electricity rates in Flat River, MO
Flat River (5,157 people, St. Francois 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 Flat River
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.08¢ | $162 | 22K | 2,909 |
| Citizens Electric Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $164 | 25K | 1,688 |
Power outages in St. Francois County right now
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Outage history in St. Francois County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 479 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,663 (8.2%) | 5,579 (17.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-14 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Park Hills 14.0¢
- Esther 14.0¢
- Elvins 14.0¢
- Desloge 14.0¢
- Leadwood 14.0¢
- Bonne Terre 14.0¢
- Farmington 14.0¢
- Terre du Lac 14.0¢
- Bismarck 14.0¢
- Potosi 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63601, 63628, 63653
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Flat River?
Most homes in Flat River 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 Flat River: Black River Electric Co-op (14.08¢), Citizens Electric Corporation (15.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Flat River?
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 Flat River, MO?
3 utilities serve Flat River's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Black River Electric Co-op, Citizens Electric Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Flat River?
In 2025, customers in St. Francois County averaged 7 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 5,579 customers (17.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.