Missouri electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $115.25 on Evergy Missouri Metro to $165.93 on Liberty (Empire District Electric) (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 11.5¢ to 16.6¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Missouri Public Service Commission approves these tariffs.
- 4 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $137.97 a month
- Rates checked October 17, 2026
- 6 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities in Missouri
What 1,000 kWh costs in Missouri (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty (Empire District Electric)Schedule TC-RG · winter rates · 28% off-peak | $165.93 | 16.59¢ | $0.00 |
| Evergy Missouri WestSchedule RPKA · winter rates · 20% on-peak and 20% super off-peak | $120.72 | 12.07¢ | $0.00 |
| Ameren MissouriSchedule 1(M) EMS · winter rates · 50% on-peak | $116.50 | 11.65¢ | $0.00 |
| Evergy Missouri MetroSchedule RPKA · winter rates · 20% on-peak and 20% super off-peak | $115.25 | 11.53¢ | $0.00 |
Rate increase requests: Ameren Missouri (ER-2026-0291), Evergy Missouri Metro (ER-2026-0143). See pending rate increases.
See all Missouri electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
Help paying the bill: Evergy Missouri Metro bill help, Evergy Missouri West bill help, Liberty (Empire District Electric) bill help.
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Average electric bill in Missouri
In 2025, the average home in Missouri used 1,037 kWh a month and paid $137.97 a month (13.3¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Missouri by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Missouri and natural gas bills in Missouri. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Missouri price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | 144,059 | 1,044 | 14.8¢ | $154.21 |
| Ameren Missouri | 1,100,654 | 1,032 | 13.3¢ | $136.92 |
| Evergy Missouri West | 308,573 | 996 | 12.1¢ | $120.51 |
| Evergy Missouri Metro | 276,162 | 818 | 13.6¢ | $111.44 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren MissouriSchedule 1(M) EMS | $116.50January | $174.44June | $57.94 |
Not in this table: Evergy Missouri Metro, Evergy Missouri West, Liberty (Empire District Electric). These utilities have a monthly charge that is not published yet for every month of the year.
Rate changes in Missouri
In the last 12 months, we recorded 6 rate changes in the Missouri tariffs on this site: 3 increases and 3 decreases. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | Evergy Missouri MetroSchedule RPKA | Rider FAC (fuel adjustment) | 0.142¢ per kWh | −0.021¢ per kWh | Source |
| September 1, 2026 | Evergy Missouri WestSchedule RPKA | Rider FAC (fuel adjustment) | 0.452¢ per kWh | 0.876¢ per kWh | Source |
| August 3, 2026 | Liberty (Empire District Electric)Schedule TC-RG | Energy charge, first 600 kWh and all summer kWh | 14.031¢ per kWh | 14.965¢ per kWh | Source |
| August 3, 2026 | Liberty (Empire District Electric)Schedule TC-RG | Energy charge, winter kWh over 600 | 11.651¢ per kWh | 12.425¢ per kWh | Source |
| August 1, 2026 | Evergy Missouri WestSchedule RPKA | Schedule DSIM (energy efficiency, MEEIA) | 0.164¢ per kWh | 0.08¢ per kWh | Source |
| August 1, 2026 | Evergy Missouri MetroSchedule RPKA | Schedule DSIM (energy efficiency, MEEIA) | 0.296¢ per kWh | 0.143¢ per kWh | Source |
How electricity prices work in Missouri
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges.
- Tiers. Ameren Missouri, Evergy Missouri Metro, Evergy Missouri West, Liberty (Empire District Electric) charge a different price for the kWh above a limit, so a month with more kWh has a different average price.
- Time of use. Plans on this site with prices that change with the hour: Ameren Missouri 1(M) EMS, Evergy Missouri Metro RPKA, Evergy Missouri West RPKA, Liberty (Empire District Electric) TC-RG. Where a utility has more than one plan, its plan comparison page shows which plan costs less at each usage.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Missouri?
In 2025, the average home in Missouri used 1,037 kWh a month and paid $137.97 a month, 13.3¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Missouri?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $115.25 on Evergy Missouri Metro to $165.93 on Liberty (Empire District Electric) (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 11.5¢ to 16.6¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Missouri utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 4 utilities in the table, Evergy Missouri Metro has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($115.25). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Missouri?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 6 rate changes for the Missouri tariffs on this site: 3 increases and 3 decreases. The most recent: Evergy Missouri Metro changed the Rider FAC on October 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Missouri?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Ameren Missouri bill is $174.44 in June and $116.50 in January. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Missouri?
The Missouri Public Service Commission approves the rates of Ameren Missouri, Evergy Missouri Metro, Evergy Missouri West and Liberty (Empire District Electric). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Missouri get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Missouri Public Service Commission.