Electricity rates in West Plains, MO
West Plains (12,285 people, Howell County) is served by Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op. Homes on Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op pay about 13.57¢/kWh, 3% less than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving West Plains
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.57¢ | $155 | 23K | — |
Power outages in Howell County right now
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Outage history in Howell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 102 | 911 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,243 (5.3%) | 4,534 (19.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-24 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Willow Springs 13.6¢
- Mountain View 13.5¢
- Thayer 13.6¢
- Cabool 13.5¢
- Winona 12.7¢
- Mountain Grove 16.0¢
- Houston 13.5¢
- Ava 16.0¢
- Mansfield 16.0¢
- Licking 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 65775
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Plains?
Most homes in West Plains get power from Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in West Plains?
About $155 a month, based on 1,141 kWh a month (the average for Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op customers) at 13.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in West Plains, MO?
Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op serves West Plains.
How often does the power go out in West Plains?
In 2025, customers in Howell County averaged 15 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 4,534 customers (19.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.