City of West Plains electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of West Plains is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,690 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 53% 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 West Plains bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $41.90 | $25.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $83.80 | $51.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $125.70 | $77.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $167.60 | $103.80 |
*City Employees (effective 2014-03-24), 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 West Plains residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Employees | 2014-03-24 | — | 5.19¢ |
| Rural Residential | 2014-03-24 | — | 9.32¢ first 200 kWh, 9.11¢ first 500 kWh, 8.79¢ after |
| Housing Authority | 2014-03-24 | — | 6.57¢ |
| Residential | 2014-03-24 | — | 8.25¢ first 200 kWh, 8.14¢ first 500 kWh, 7.87¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of West Plains rate history
2015–2025: -16% change in the average residential rate (9.59¢ → 8.10¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of West Plains 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 West Plains's counties, customers averaged 15 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell | 911 | 46 | 4,534 | 2025-03-15 |
City of West Plains service area
City of West Plains serves Howell County in Missouri.
Howell
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of West Plains at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,486,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 228,320 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 20392 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of West Plains's electricity rate?
City of West Plains residential customers pay an average of 8.38¢ 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 40% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 53% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of West Plains electric bill?
About $238 a month. The average City of West Plains home uses 2,844 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $84.
How many customers does City of West Plains have?
City of West Plains serves 6,690 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
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 West Plains before making decisions.