Electricity rates in Piedmont, MO
Piedmont (1,977 people, Wayne County) is served by 2 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 Piedmont
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.08¢ | $162 | 22K | 2,909 |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,248 | 2,520 |
| Days with outages | 95 | 117 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,214 (45.1%) | 6,081 (85.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-05 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,248 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ironton 14.0¢
- Poplar Bluff 11.4¢
- Fredericktown 14.0¢
- Winona 12.7¢
- Doniphan 12.7¢
- Marble Hill 14.1¢
- Bismarck 14.0¢
- Advance 14.0¢
- Farmington 14.0¢
- Bloomfield 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63957
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Piedmont?
Most homes in Piedmont 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 Piedmont: Black River Electric Co-op (14.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Piedmont?
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 Piedmont, MO?
2 utilities serve Piedmont's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Black River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Piedmont?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 41 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 117 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 6,081 customers (85.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.