Electricity rates in North Kansas City, MO
North Kansas City (4,354 people, Jackson County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Evergy Metro pay about 13.68¢/kWh, 2% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving North Kansas City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.68¢ | $112 | 276K | 178 |
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| City of Independence | Municipal utility | 16.95¢ | $137 | 54K | 170 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 903 | 352 |
| Days with outages | 108 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 89,477 (44.2%) | 21,618 (10.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (903 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kansas City 13.7¢
- Riverside 13.7¢
- Gladstone 13.7¢
- Claycomo 13.7¢
- Sugar Creek 13.7¢
- Pleasant Valley 13.7¢
- Parkville 13.7¢
- Independence 16.9¢
- Raytown 13.7¢
- Weatherby Lake 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 64106, 64116, 64120
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North Kansas City?
Most homes in North Kansas City get power from Evergy Metro, where residential customers pay an average of 13.68¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of North Kansas City: Union Electric Co. (14.03¢), City of Independence (16.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in North Kansas City?
About $112 a month, based on 818 kWh a month (the average for Evergy Metro customers) at 13.68¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in North Kansas City, MO?
3 utilities serve North Kansas City's ZIP codes: Evergy Metro, Union Electric Co., City of Independence. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in North Kansas City?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 5 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 21,618 customers (10.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.