Central Missouri Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Missouri · SERC region
Central Missouri Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 11,259 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.07¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Central Missouri Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $196.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.40 |
Central Missouri Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +41% change in the average residential rate (8.96¢ → 12.63¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Central Missouri Electric Co-op | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 423 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.54 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 34 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 86 | 114 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Central Missouri Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 2,028 | 76 | 5,540 | 2025-05-20 |
| Pettis | 276 | 50 | 4,293 | 2025-01-05 |
| Saline | 105 | 34 | 1,355 | 2025-02-21 |
Central Missouri Electric Co-op service area
Central Missouri Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Missouri and 22 ZIP codes.
Benton, Pettis, Saline
Cities: Sedalia, Marshall, Clinton, Windsor, Knob Noster, Concordia, Warsaw, Sweet Springs, Lincoln, La Monte, Cole Camp, Stover
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 7,620 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 114 |
Central Missouri Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.23¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.59¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $36,939,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 345,199 MWh |
| Peak demand | 69 MW summer · 83 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 3268 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Missouri Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Central Missouri Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.07¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 6% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Central Missouri Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $187 a month. The average Central Missouri Electric Co-op home uses 1,434 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does Central Missouri Electric Co-op have?
Central Missouri Electric Co-op serves 11,259 residential customers and 11,641 customers in total in Missouri, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Central Missouri Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Central Missouri Electric Co-op customer was without power for 7 hr 3 min (SAIDI) over 1.54 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 86 min. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Central Missouri Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Central Missouri Electric Co-op had 114 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.4 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Central Missouri Electric Co-op before making decisions.