City of Kennett electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Kennett is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,393 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.50¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% 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 Kennett bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.50 | $40.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $105.00 | $75.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $157.50 | $110.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $210.00 | $144.75 |
*Residential (effective 1996-01-01, $3.00/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 Kennett residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1996-01-01 | $3.00 | 9.20¢ first 60 kWh, 7.70¢ first 200 kWh, 7.15¢ first 700 kWh, 6.90¢ after |
| Residential with Electric Heatingtime-of-use | 1996-01-01 | $3.00 | 9.2¢ (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 Kennett rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (7.37¢ → 10.15¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Kennett doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Kennett's counties, customers averaged 80 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunklin | 80 | 27 | 973 | 2025-07-23 |
City of Kennett service area
City of Kennett serves Dunklin County in Missouri and 2 ZIP codes.
Dunklin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Kennett at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,823,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 116,510 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10152 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Kennett's electricity rate?
City of Kennett residential customers pay an average of 10.50¢ 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 25% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Kennett electric bill?
About $189 a month. The average City of Kennett home uses 1,800 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $105.
How many customers does City of Kennett have?
City of Kennett serves 5,393 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
Does City of Kennett offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential with Electric Heating. 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 Kennett before making decisions.