City of Higginsville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Higginsville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,600 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.01¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Higginsville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.05 | $57.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.10 | $105.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $195.15 | $153.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $260.20 | $201.00 |
*GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE 1 (SCHEDULE 00) (effective 2015-10-01, $10.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Higginsville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE 1 (SCHEDULE 00) | 2015-10-01 | $10.00 | 9.55¢ |
| Residential Service With Space Heating--2 (Schedule 10)time-of-use | 2015-10-01 | $10.00 | 9.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Higginsville rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (9.46¢ → 12.58¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Higginsville | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 30 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.11 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 27 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 30 | 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 City of Higginsville's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 152 | 36 | 2,127 | 2025-07-26 |
City of Higginsville service area
City of Higginsville serves Lafayette County in Missouri.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Higginsville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,586,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 52,356 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 8567 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Higginsville's electricity rate?
City of Higginsville residential customers pay an average of 13.01¢ 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 7% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Higginsville electric bill?
About $218 a month. The average City of Higginsville home uses 1,678 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does City of Higginsville have?
City of Higginsville serves 2,600 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Higginsville?
In 2019, the average City of Higginsville customer was without power for 30 min (SAIDI) over 1.11 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 30 min. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Higginsville offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service With Space Heating--2 (Schedule 10). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 City of Higginsville before making decisions.