Electricity rates in Smithville, MO
Smithville (9,233 people, Clay 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 Smithville
| 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 |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 278 | 155 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,582 (17.3%) | 8,345 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-01 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (278 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Platte City 12.3¢
- Kearney 14.0¢
- Weatherby Lake 12.3¢
- Gladstone 13.7¢
- Pleasant Valley 13.7¢
- Liberty 14.0¢
- Claycomo 13.7¢
- Plattsburg 14.0¢
- Parkville 13.7¢
- Riverside 13.7¢
ZIP codes: 64089
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Smithville?
Most homes in Smithville 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 Smithville: Evergy Missouri West (12.29¢), Platte-Clay Electric Co-op (13.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Smithville?
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 Smithville, MO?
3 utilities serve Smithville's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Evergy Missouri West, Platte-Clay Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Smithville?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 2 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 8,345 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.