Electricity rates in La Plata, MO
La Plata (1,336 people, Macon 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 La Plata
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Macon Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.30¢ | $172 | 10K | 115 |
Power outages in Macon County right now
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Outage history in Macon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 391 | 80 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,611 (29.5%) | 1,032 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (391 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kirksville 14.0¢
- Macon 16.3¢
- Edina 14.0¢
- Marceline 14.0¢
- Shelbina 16.3¢
- Memphis 14.0¢
- Brookfield 14.0¢
- Milan 14.0¢
- Huntsville 14.0¢
- Unionville 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 63549
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in La Plata?
Most homes in La Plata 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 La Plata: Macon Electric Co-op (16.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in La Plata?
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 La Plata, MO?
2 utilities serve La Plata's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Macon Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in La Plata?
In 2025, customers in Macon County averaged 80 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 1,032 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.