Electricity rates in Portageville, MO
Portageville (3,146 people, New Madrid 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 Portageville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.98¢ | $194 | 11K | 822 |
Power outages in New Madrid County right now
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Outage history in New Madrid County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 856 | 264 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,023 (43.9%) | 1,674 (18.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (856 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gideon 14.0¢
- Lilbourn 14.0¢
- Hayti 14.0¢
- New Madrid 14.0¢
- Clarkton 14.0¢
- Caruthersville 14.0¢
- Malden 14.0¢
- Campbell 14.0¢
- Bernie 14.0¢
- Kennett 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63873
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Portageville?
Most homes in Portageville 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 Portageville: SEMO Electric Cooperative (13.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Portageville?
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 Portageville, MO?
2 utilities serve Portageville's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., SEMO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Portageville?
In 2025, customers in New Madrid County averaged 4 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 1,674 customers (18.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.