Electricity rates in Monroe City, MO
Monroe City (2,446 people, Monroe 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 Monroe City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Consolidated Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.01¢ | $186 | 7,698 | 233 |
| Missouri Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.73¢ | $167 | 5,077 | — |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 477 | 209 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,039 (33.9%) | 626 (20.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (477 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 63456
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monroe City?
Most homes in Monroe City 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 Monroe City: Consolidated Electric Co-op (14.01¢), Missouri Rural Electric Co-op (14.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monroe City?
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 Monroe City, MO?
3 utilities serve Monroe City's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Consolidated Electric Co-op, Missouri Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monroe City?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 3 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 626 customers (20.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.