Electricity rates in Higginsville, MO
Higginsville (4,662 people, Lafayette County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Evergy Metro pay about 13.68¢/kWh, 2% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Higginsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.68¢ | $112 | 276K | 178 |
| West Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.38¢ | $197 | 16K | 109 |
Power outages in Lafayette County right now
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Outage history in Lafayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 343 | 152 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,823 (36.3%) | 2,127 (20.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-07-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (343 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Concordia 12.3¢
- Lexington 12.3¢
- Odessa 12.3¢
- Sweet Springs 12.3¢
- Richmond 14.0¢
- Warrensburg 12.3¢
- Oak Grove 12.3¢
- Knob Noster 12.3¢
- Carrollton 13.7¢
- Albany 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 64037
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Higginsville?
Most homes in Higginsville get power from Evergy Metro, where residential customers pay an average of 13.68¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Higginsville: West Central Electric Co-op (13.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Higginsville?
About $112 a month, based on 818 kWh a month (the average for Evergy Metro customers) at 13.68¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Higginsville, MO?
2 utilities serve Higginsville's ZIP codes: Evergy Metro, West Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Higginsville?
In 2025, customers in Lafayette County averaged 2 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-26, when 2,127 customers (20.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.