Electricity rates in Sikeston, MO
Sikeston (16,436 people, Scott 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 Sikeston
| 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 |
| City of Sikeston | Municipal utility | 10.18¢ | $145 | 6,928 | 3 |
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
- East Prairie 14.0¢
- Charleston 14.0¢
- Oran 14.0¢
- Bloomfield 14.0¢
- Lilbourn 14.0¢
- New Madrid 14.0¢
- Dexter 14.0¢
- Chaffee 14.0¢
- Advance 14.0¢
- Scott City 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63801
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sikeston?
Most homes in Sikeston 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 Sikeston: SEMO Electric Cooperative (13.98¢), City of Sikeston (10.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sikeston?
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 Sikeston, MO?
3 utilities serve Sikeston's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., SEMO Electric Cooperative, City of Sikeston. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sikeston?
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.