Ozark Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Missouri · SERC region
Ozark Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 31,915 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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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Ozark Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80.90 | $67.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $161.80 | $111.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $242.70 | $156.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $323.60 | $200.50 |
*Residential Single Phase (Planned Subdivision) (effective nan, $22.50/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.
Ozark Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single Phase (Planned Subdivision) | nan | $22.50 | 8.90¢ |
| Residential Single Phase (Under 75 kW) | nan | $20.00 | 8.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Ozark Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +42% change in the average residential rate (11.03¢ → 15.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Ozark Electric Co-op 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 Ozark Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 16 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 3,385 | 60 | 10,668 | 2025-04-29 |
| Newton | 2,080 | 122 | 7,559 | 2025-04-29 |
| Christian | 1,138 | 60 | 9,741 | 2025-06-30 |
| Barry | 1,112 | 67 | 4,132 | 2025-04-29 |
| Dade | 1,028 | 39 | 1,627 | 2025-06-29 |
| Greene | 792 | 36 | 51,043 | 2025-04-29 |
| Stone | 646 | 86 | 2,692 | 2025-01-10 |
| Jasper | 571 | 95 | 2,684 | 2025-05-30 |
| Polk | 247 | 60 | 2,131 | 2025-02-01 |
Ozark Electric Co-op service area
Ozark Electric Co-op serves 9 counties in Missouri and 42 ZIP codes.
Barry, Christian, Dade, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, Newton, Polk, Stone
Cities: Springfield, Nixa, Republic, Carthage, Monett, Aurora, Battlefield, Willard, Mount Vernon, Cassville, Clever, Marionville, Ash Grove, Crane, Greenfield, Sarcoxie, Pierce City, Purdy, Billings
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 610 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 25 |
Ozark Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.96¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.56¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $83,932,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 555,248 MWh |
| Peak demand | 158 MW summer · 155 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.8% |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 14288 |
| Website | Our information is being reported by Associated Electric (AECI). |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ozark Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Ozark Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.18¢ 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 16% above the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Ozark Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $186 a month. The average Ozark Electric Co-op home uses 1,152 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does Ozark Electric Co-op have?
Ozark Electric Co-op serves 31,915 residential customers and 35,805 customers in total in Missouri, across 9 counties.
Does Ozark Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Ozark Electric Co-op had 610 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 6.2 MW of capacity and 25 solar-paired batteries. 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 Ozark Electric Co-op before making decisions.