Electricity rates in Licking, MO
Licking (3,115 people, Texas County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Laclede Electric Co-op pay about 12.82¢/kWh, 8% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Licking
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laclede Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.82¢ | $164 | 35K | 155 |
| Intercounty Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 13.48¢ | $170 | 30K | 707 |
Power outages in Texas County right now
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Outage history in Texas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 397 | 518 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 68 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,854 (22.6%) | 1,974 (24%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-15 | 2025-05-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (397 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Houston 13.5¢
- Salem 13.5¢
- Fort Leonard Wood 12.8¢
- Saint Robert 12.8¢
- Cabool 13.5¢
- Waynesville 12.8¢
- Rolla 13.5¢
- Mountain Grove 16.0¢
- Willow Springs 13.6¢
- Mountain View 13.5¢
ZIP codes: 65542
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Licking?
Most homes in Licking get power from Laclede Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.82¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Licking: Intercounty Electric Co-op Association (13.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Licking?
About $164 a month, based on 1,279 kWh a month (the average for Laclede Electric Co-op customers) at 12.82¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Licking, MO?
2 utilities serve Licking's ZIP codes: Laclede Electric Co-op, Intercounty Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Licking?
In 2025, customers in Texas County averaged 8 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 68 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-20, when 1,974 customers (24%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.