Electricity rates in Richland, MO
Richland (1,826 people, Pulaski 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 Richland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Laclede Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.82¢ | $164 | 35K | 155 |
| Gascosage Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $175 | 9,292 | — |
Power outages in Pulaski County right now
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Outage history in Pulaski County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 356 | 109 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,402 (24.4%) | 3,064 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-03-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (356 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Crocker 14.0¢
- Waynesville 12.8¢
- Saint Robert 12.8¢
- Fort Leonard Wood 12.8¢
- Lebanon 12.8¢
- Dixon 14.0¢
- Camdenton 14.0¢
- Osage Beach 14.0¢
- Lake Ozark 14.0¢
- Four Seasons 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65556
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richland?
Most homes in Richland 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 Richland: Laclede Electric Co-op (12.82¢), Gascosage Electric Co-op (13.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richland?
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 Richland, MO?
3 utilities serve Richland's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Laclede Electric Co-op, Gascosage Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richland?
In 2025, customers in Pulaski County averaged 109 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-29, when 3,064 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.