Electricity rates in Richmond, MO
Richmond (5,595 people, Ray County) is served by 4 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 Richmond
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Evergy Missouri West | Investor-owned utility | 12.29¢ | $122 | 309K | 184 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.35¢ | $178 | 24K | 79 |
| Farmers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.11¢ | $161 | 12K | 197 |
Power outages in Ray County right now
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Outage history in Ray County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 520 | 291 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,715 (70.4%) | 2,087 (25.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-03-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (520 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Albany 12.3¢
- Lexington 12.3¢
- Excelsior Springs 14.0¢
- Buckner 12.3¢
- Lawson 14.0¢
- Odessa 12.3¢
- Higginsville 13.7¢
- Oak Grove 12.3¢
- Kearney 14.0¢
- Grain Valley 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 64085
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richmond?
Most homes in Richmond 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 Richmond: Evergy Missouri West (12.29¢), Platte-Clay Electric Co-op (13.35¢), Farmers Electric Co-op (14.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richmond?
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 Richmond, MO?
4 utilities serve Richmond's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Evergy Missouri West, Platte-Clay Electric Co-op, Farmers Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richmond?
In 2025, customers in Ray County averaged 4 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-07, when 2,087 customers (25.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.