Electricity rates in Salem, MO
Salem (4,992 people, Dent County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Intercounty Electric Co-op Association pay about 13.48¢/kWh, 3% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Salem
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 13.48¢ | $170 | 30K | 707 |
| Black River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.08¢ | $162 | 22K | 2,909 |
| Crawford Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.67¢ | $157 | 20K | 362 |
Power outages in Dent County right now
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Outage history in Dent County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 1,024 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 837 (17.5%) | 1,661 (34.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-15 | 2025-09-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Licking 12.8¢
- Steelville 14.0¢
- Saint James 13.5¢
- Rolla 13.5¢
- Cuba 14.0¢
- Houston 13.5¢
- Fort Leonard Wood 12.8¢
- Saint Robert 12.8¢
- Waynesville 12.8¢
- Bourbon 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65560
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salem?
Most homes in Salem get power from Intercounty Electric Co-op Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Salem: Black River Electric Co-op (14.08¢), Crawford Electric Co-op (13.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Salem?
About $170 a month, based on 1,259 kWh a month (the average for Intercounty Electric Co-op Association customers) at 13.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Salem, MO?
3 utilities serve Salem's ZIP codes: Intercounty Electric Co-op Association, Black River Electric Co-op, Crawford Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Salem?
In 2025, customers in Dent County averaged 17 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-23, when 1,661 customers (34.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.