City of Monroe City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Monroe City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,307 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% more 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 Monroe City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $92.40 | $45.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $184.80 | $82.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $277.20 | $120.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $369.60 | $158.10 |
*Residential Electric (effective 2015-01-01, $7.50/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 Monroe City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric | 2015-01-01 | $7.50 | 7.53¢ |
| Residential Electric Heattime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $7.50 | 7.5¢ (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 Monroe City rate history
2015–2025: +71% change in the average residential rate (10.43¢ → 17.86¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Monroe City 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 Monroe City's counties, customers averaged 116 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralls | 248 | 26 | 1,197 | 2025-04-21 |
| Monroe | 209 | 26 | 626 | 2025-06-18 |
| Marion | 41 | 20 | 671 | 2025-07-11 |
City of Monroe City service area
City of Monroe City serves 3 counties in Missouri.
Marion, Monroe, Ralls
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Monroe City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,388,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 30,169 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 12802 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Monroe City's electricity rate?
City of Monroe City residential customers pay an average of 18.48¢ 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 32% above the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 3% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Monroe City electric bill?
About $355 a month. The average City of Monroe City home uses 1,924 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $185.
How many customers does City of Monroe City have?
City of Monroe City serves 1,307 residential customers in Missouri, across 3 counties.
Does City of Monroe City offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Electric Heat. 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 Monroe City before making decisions.