Electricity rates in Scott City, MO
Scott City (4,526 people, Scott 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 Scott City
| 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 Scott County right now
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Outage history in Scott County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 283 | 215 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,664 (10.8%) | 2,593 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (283 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cape Girardeau 14.0¢
- Chaffee 14.0¢
- Oran 14.0¢
- Jackson 14.0¢
- Advance 14.0¢
- Charleston 14.0¢
- Sikeston 14.0¢
- Marble Hill 14.1¢
- East Prairie 14.0¢
- Bloomfield 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63780
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Scott City?
Most homes in Scott City 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 Scott City: SEMO Electric Cooperative (13.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Scott City?
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 Scott City, MO?
2 utilities serve Scott City'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 Scott City?
In 2025, customers in Scott County averaged 3 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 2,593 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.