Electricity rates in Hamilton, MO
Hamilton (1,711 people, Caldwell 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 Hamilton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.11¢ | $161 | 12K | 197 |
Power outages in Caldwell County right now
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Outage history in Caldwell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 355 | 230 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,403 (66%) | 785 (21.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-20 | 2025-06-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (355 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gallatin 14.0¢
- Cameron 14.0¢
- Maysville 14.0¢
- Lathrop 14.0¢
- Lawson 14.0¢
- Chillicothe 14.0¢
- Plattsburg 14.0¢
- Excelsior Springs 14.0¢
- Trenton 12.3¢
- Richmond 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 64644
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hamilton?
Most homes in Hamilton 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 Hamilton: Farmers Electric Co-op (14.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hamilton?
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 Hamilton, MO?
2 utilities serve Hamilton's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Farmers Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hamilton?
In 2025, customers in Caldwell County averaged 3 hr 50 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-27, when 785 customers (21.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.