Electricity rates in Mount Vernon, MO
Mount Vernon (4,537 people, Lawrence County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Empire District Electric Co. pay about 14.70¢/kWh, 5% more than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Mount Vernon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.70¢ | $154 | 144K | 167 |
| Ozark Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.18¢ | $186 | 32K | — |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 221 | 3,385 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,151 (11.7%) | 10,668 (108.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-17 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (221 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Aurora 14.7¢
- Marionville 14.7¢
- Monett 14.7¢
- Pierce City 14.7¢
- Billings 14.7¢
- Sarcoxie 14.7¢
- Republic 14.7¢
- Crane 14.7¢
- Ash Grove 14.7¢
- Clever 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 65712
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Vernon?
Most homes in Mount Vernon get power from Empire District Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.70¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Mount Vernon: Ozark Electric Co-op (16.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Vernon?
About $153 a month, based on 1,044 kWh a month (the average for Empire District Electric Co. customers) at 14.70¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mount Vernon, MO?
2 utilities serve Mount Vernon's ZIP codes: Empire District Electric Co., Ozark Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Vernon?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 56 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 10,668 customers (108.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.