Electricity rates in Independence, MO
Independence (117,255 people, Jackson County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on City of Independence pay about 16.95¢/kWh, 22% more than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Independence
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Independence | Municipal utility | 16.95¢ | $137 | 54K | 170 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.68¢ | $112 | 276K | 178 |
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Evergy Missouri West | Investor-owned utility | 12.29¢ | $122 | 309K | 184 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.35¢ | $178 | 24K | 79 |
| West Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.38¢ | $197 | 16K | 109 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 903 | 352 |
| Days with outages | 108 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 89,477 (44.2%) | 21,618 (10.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (903 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sugar Creek 13.7¢
- Raytown 13.7¢
- North Kansas City 13.7¢
- Claycomo 13.7¢
- Kansas City 13.7¢
- Blue Springs 12.3¢
- Pleasant Valley 13.7¢
- Liberty 14.0¢
- Gladstone 13.7¢
- Buckner 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 64050, 64051, 64052, 64053, 64054, 64055, 64056, 64057, 64058
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Independence?
Most homes in Independence get power from City of Independence, where residential customers pay an average of 16.95¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Independence: Evergy Metro (13.68¢), Union Electric Co. (14.03¢), Evergy Missouri West (12.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Independence?
About $137 a month, based on 811 kWh a month (the average for City of Independence customers) at 16.95¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Independence, MO?
6 utilities serve Independence's ZIP codes: City of Independence, Evergy Metro, Union Electric Co., Evergy Missouri West, Platte-Clay Electric Co-op, West Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Independence?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 5 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 21,618 customers (10.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.