Electricity rates in New Franklin, MO
New Franklin (1,082 people, Howard 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 New Franklin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Boone Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $153 | 34K | 67 |
| Co-Mo Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $173 | 31K | 158 |
Power outages in Howard County right now
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Outage history in Howard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 261 | 295 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,123 (27.2%) | 2,708 (65.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-27 | 2025-10-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (261 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Boonville 14.0¢
- Fayette 14.0¢
- Glasgow 13.7¢
- Columbia 14.0¢
- Slater 13.7¢
- Tipton 14.0¢
- Marshall 13.7¢
- Salisbury 13.7¢
- California 14.0¢
- Hallsville 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65274
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Franklin?
Most homes in New Franklin 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 New Franklin: Boone Electric Co-op (14.04¢), Co-Mo Electric Co-op (15.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Franklin?
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 New Franklin, MO?
3 utilities serve New Franklin's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Boone Electric Co-op, Co-Mo Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Franklin?
In 2025, customers in Howard County averaged 4 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-15, when 2,708 customers (65.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.