Electricity rates in Mexico, MO
Mexico (11,660 people, Audrain County) is served by 3 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 Mexico
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.33¢ | $210 | 13K | — |
| Consolidated Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.01¢ | $186 | 7,698 | 233 |
Power outages in Audrain County right now
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Outage history in Audrain County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 113 | 88 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,594 (13.3%) | 1,218 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-12 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (113 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Centralia 14.0¢
- Wellsville 14.0¢
- Hallsville 14.0¢
- Paris 14.0¢
- Fulton 14.0¢
- Vandalia 14.0¢
- Montgomery City 14.0¢
- Columbia 14.0¢
- Ashland 14.0¢
- Moberly 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65265
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mexico?
Most homes in Mexico 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 Mexico: Callaway Electric Cooperative (17.33¢), Consolidated Electric Co-op (14.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mexico?
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 Mexico, MO?
3 utilities serve Mexico's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Callaway Electric Cooperative, Consolidated Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mexico?
In 2025, customers in Audrain County averaged 88 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 1,218 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.