Electricity rates in Perryville, MO
Perryville (8,398 people, Perry 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 Perryville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Citizens Electric Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $164 | 25K | 1,688 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.08¢ | $162 | 22K | 2,909 |
Power outages in Perry County right now
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Outage history in Perry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 158 | 2,543 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,516 (21.5%) | 8,489 (72.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-01-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (158 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sainte Genevieve 14.0¢
- Jackson 14.0¢
- Fredericktown 14.0¢
- Marble Hill 14.1¢
- Farmington 14.0¢
- Cape Girardeau 14.0¢
- Esther 14.0¢
- Flat River 14.0¢
- Park Hills 14.0¢
- Elvins 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63775
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Perryville?
Most homes in Perryville 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 Perryville: Citizens Electric Corporation (15.77¢), Black River Electric Co-op (14.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Perryville?
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 Perryville, MO?
3 utilities serve Perryville's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Citizens Electric Corporation, Black River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Perryville?
In 2025, customers in Perry County averaged 42 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-10, when 8,489 customers (72.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.