City of Richland electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Richland is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,021 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.67¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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 Richland bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.35 | $72.26 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.70 | $126.84 |
| 1,500 kWh | $220.05 | $181.42 |
| 2,000 kWh | $293.40 | $236.00 |
*Residential- Out-Town (effective 2012-09-01, $11.52/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 Richland residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Out-Town | 2012-09-01 | $11.52 | 0.00¢ first 25 kWh, 17.93¢ first 90 kWh, 13.62¢ first 250 kWh, 10.92¢ after |
| Residential- In Town | 2012-09-01 | $8.86 | 0.00¢ first 25 kWh, 13.79¢ first 90 kWh, 10.48¢ first 250 kWh, 8.35¢ after |
| Residential 2nd Meter | 2009-04-16 | — | 7.62¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Richland rate history
2015–2025: +35% change in the average residential rate (10.47¢ → 14.18¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Richland 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 Richland's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 454 | 98 | 7,585 | 2025-01-05 |
| Pulaski | 109 | 37 | 3,064 | 2025-03-29 |
| Laclede | 95 | 57 | 1,457 | 2025-01-10 |
City of Richland service area
City of Richland serves 3 counties in Missouri.
Camden, Laclede, Pulaski
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Richland at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,328,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 16,419 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 15981 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Richland's electricity rate?
City of Richland residential customers pay an average of 14.67¢ 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 5% above the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Richland electric bill?
About $197 a month. The average City of Richland home uses 1,340 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does City of Richland have?
City of Richland serves 1,021 residential customers in Missouri, across 3 counties.
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 Richland before making decisions.