Electricity rates in Lexington, MO
Lexington (4,598 people, Lafayette County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Evergy Missouri West pay about 12.29¢/kWh, 12% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Lexington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri West | Investor-owned utility | 12.29¢ | $122 | 309K | 184 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.68¢ | $112 | 276K | 178 |
| West Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.38¢ | $197 | 16K | 109 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.11¢ | $161 | 12K | 197 |
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
- Richmond 14.0¢
- Higginsville 13.7¢
- Albany 12.3¢
- Odessa 12.3¢
- Buckner 12.3¢
- Oak Grove 12.3¢
- Grain Valley 12.3¢
- Excelsior Springs 14.0¢
- Concordia 12.3¢
- Carrollton 13.7¢
ZIP codes: 64067
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lexington?
Most homes in Lexington get power from Evergy Missouri West, where residential customers pay an average of 12.29¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lexington: Evergy Metro (13.68¢), West Central Electric Co-op (13.38¢), Farmers Electric Co-op (14.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lexington?
About $122 a month, based on 996 kWh a month (the average for Evergy Missouri West customers) at 12.29¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lexington, MO?
4 utilities serve Lexington's ZIP codes: Evergy Missouri West, Evergy Metro, West Central Electric Co-op, Farmers Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lexington?
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.