Electricity rates in Lincoln, MO
Lincoln (1,173 people, Benton County) is served by 5 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 Lincoln
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri West | Investor-owned utility | 12.29¢ | $122 | 309K | 184 |
| Southwest Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.76¢ | $141 | 42K | 356 |
| Co-Mo Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $173 | 31K | 158 |
| Osage Valley Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.31¢ | $198 | 17K | 379 |
| Central Missouri Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.07¢ | $187 | 11K | 423 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
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Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 474 | 2,028 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,179 (32.4%) | 5,540 (82.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-07 | 2025-05-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (474 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cole Camp 14.0¢
- Warsaw 12.3¢
- Windsor 15.3¢
- Stover 14.0¢
- Sedalia 12.3¢
- Clinton 12.3¢
- Whiteman Air Force Base 13.4¢
- Versailles 14.0¢
- La Monte 13.7¢
- Knob Noster 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 65338
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lincoln?
Most homes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln: Southwest Electric Co-op (12.76¢), Co-Mo Electric Co-op (15.45¢), Osage Valley Electric Co-op Association (15.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln, MO?
5 utilities serve Lincoln's ZIP codes: Evergy Missouri West, Southwest Electric Co-op, Co-Mo Electric Co-op, Osage Valley Electric Co-op Association, Central Missouri Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 33 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-20, when 5,540 customers (82.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.