Electricity rates in Wardsville, MO
Wardsville (1,546 people, Cole 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 Wardsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Three Rivers Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.48¢ | $158 | 23K | 130 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.33¢ | $210 | 13K | — |
Power outages in Cole County right now
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Outage history in Cole County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 80 | 72 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,957 (4.9%) | 2,965 (7.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-03 | 2025-01-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (80 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Taos 14.0¢
- Jefferson City 14.0¢
- Holts Summit 14.0¢
- Saint Martins 14.0¢
- Linn 14.0¢
- Ashland 14.0¢
- California 14.0¢
- Eldon 14.0¢
- Fulton 14.0¢
- Belle 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 65101, 65102, 65103
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wardsville?
Most homes in Wardsville 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 Wardsville: Three Rivers Electric Co-op (13.48¢), Callaway Electric Cooperative (17.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wardsville?
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 Wardsville, MO?
3 utilities serve Wardsville's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Three Rivers Electric Co-op, Callaway Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wardsville?
In 2025, customers in Cole County averaged 72 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-31, when 2,965 customers (7.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.