Electricity rates in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City (475,378 people, Clay County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Evergy Metro pay about 13.68¢/kWh, 2% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Kansas City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.68¢ | $112 | 276K | 178 |
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.35¢ | $178 | 24K | 79 |
| Evergy Missouri West | Investor-owned utility | 12.29¢ | $122 | 309K | 184 |
| City of Independence | Municipal utility | 16.95¢ | $137 | 54K | 170 |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 278 | 155 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,582 (17.3%) | 8,345 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-01 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (278 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Kansas City 13.7¢
- Riverside 13.7¢
- Sugar Creek 13.7¢
- Gladstone 13.7¢
- Claycomo 13.7¢
- Parkville 13.7¢
- Independence 16.9¢
- Raytown 13.7¢
- Pleasant Valley 13.7¢
- Weatherby Lake 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 64101, 64102, 64105, 64106, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64120, 64121, 64123, 64124, 64125, 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64136, 64137, 64138, 64139, 64141, 64144, 64145, 64146, 64147, 64148, 64149
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kansas City?
Most homes in Kansas City 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 Kansas City: Union Electric Co. (14.03¢), Platte-Clay Electric Co-op (13.35¢), Evergy Missouri West (12.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kansas City?
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 Kansas City, MO?
5 utilities serve Kansas City's ZIP codes: Evergy Metro, Union Electric Co., Platte-Clay Electric Co-op, Evergy Missouri West, City of Independence. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kansas City?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 2 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 8,345 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.