City of Kirkwood electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri · RFC region · MISO
City of Kirkwood is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 9,522 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.99¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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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City of Kirkwood bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $224.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $299.80 |
City of Kirkwood residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class R (Residential)time-of-use | 2011-10-31 | $8.03 | 10.1¢ (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 Kirkwood rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (10.32¢ → 14.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Kirkwood | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 177 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.00 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 88 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 138 | 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 Kirkwood's counties, customers averaged 36 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis City | 2,204 | 72 | 40,596 | 2025-05-17 |
City of Kirkwood service area
City of Kirkwood serves St Louis City County in Missouri and 5 ZIP codes.
St Louis City
Cities: Kirkwood, Affton, Concord, Crestwood, Town and Country, Murphy, Des Peres, Sunset Hills, Sappington, Glendale, Fenton, Green Park, Lakeshire, Oakland
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 9,522 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 58 |
City of Kirkwood at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.02¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.57¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,614,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 203,270 MWh |
| Peak demand | 56 MW summer · 40 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.1% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10370 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Kirkwood's electricity rate?
City of Kirkwood residential customers pay an average of 14.99¢ 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% above the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Kirkwood electric bill?
About $134 a month. The average City of Kirkwood home uses 891 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does City of Kirkwood have?
City of Kirkwood serves 9,522 residential customers and 10,740 customers in total in Missouri, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Kirkwood?
In 2025, the average City of Kirkwood customer was without power for 2 hr 57 min (SAIDI) over 2.00 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 18 min. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Kirkwood offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Class R (Residential). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Kirkwood offer net metering for solar?
City of Kirkwood had 58 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.6 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 City of Kirkwood before making decisions.