Electricity rates in Willard, MO
Willard (5,454 people, Greene County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Empire District Electric Co. pay about 14.70¢/kWh, 5% more than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Willard
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.70¢ | $154 | 144K | 167 |
| Southwest Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.76¢ | $141 | 42K | 356 |
| Ozark Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.18¢ | $186 | 32K | — |
Power outages in Greene County right now
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Outage history in Greene County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 84 | 792 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,487 (2.1%) | 51,043 (31.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-09 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (84 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ash Grove 14.7¢
- Springfield 12.4¢
- Republic 14.7¢
- Battlefield 12.4¢
- Fair Grove 12.8¢
- Strafford 12.4¢
- Billings 14.7¢
- Clever 14.7¢
- Nixa 14.7¢
- Bolivar 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 65781
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Willard?
Most homes in Willard get power from Empire District Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.70¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Willard: Southwest Electric Co-op (12.76¢), Ozark Electric Co-op (16.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Willard?
About $153 a month, based on 1,044 kWh a month (the average for Empire District Electric Co. customers) at 14.70¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Willard, MO?
3 utilities serve Willard's ZIP codes: Empire District Electric Co., Southwest Electric Co-op, Ozark Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Willard?
In 2025, customers in Greene County averaged 13 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 51,043 customers (31.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.