Electricity rates in Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City (42,595 people, Cole County) is served by 5 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 Jefferson City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Three Rivers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.48¢ | $158 | 23K | 130 |
| Boone Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $153 | 34K | 67 |
| Co-Mo Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $173 | 31K | 158 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.33¢ | $210 | 13K | — |
Power outages in Cole County right now
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Outage history in Cole County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 80 | 72 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,957 (4.9%) | 2,965 (7.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-03 | 2025-01-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (80 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holts Summit 14.0¢
- Wardsville 14.0¢
- Taos 14.0¢
- Saint Martins 14.0¢
- Ashland 14.0¢
- Linn 14.0¢
- California 14.0¢
- Fulton 14.0¢
- Eldon 14.0¢
- Columbia 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65101, 65102, 65103, 65104, 65105, 65106, 65107, 65108, 65109, 65110, 65111
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jefferson City?
Most homes in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City: Three Rivers Electric Co-op (13.48¢), Boone Electric Co-op (14.04¢), Co-Mo Electric Co-op (15.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jefferson City?
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 Jefferson City, MO?
5 utilities serve Jefferson City's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Three Rivers Electric Co-op, Boone Electric Co-op, Co-Mo Electric Co-op, Callaway Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson City?
In 2025, customers in Cole County averaged 72 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-31, when 2,965 customers (7.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.