Electricity rates · July 2026
Electricity rates in Missouri
Homes in Missouri paid an average of 16.09¢ per kWh in July 2026 — below the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and up 3.4% from a year earlier. It ranks #26 of 51 (50 states and D.C.), from most to least expensive.
- Residential price per kWh
- 16.09¢
- U.S. 18.31¢
- Commercial price per kWh
- 12.64¢
- U.S. 14.53¢
- Industrial price per kWh
- 9.87¢
- U.S. 9.77¢
- All sectors price per kWh
- 13.91¢
- U.S. 14.99¢
What electricity costs per month in Missouri
Cost at the state average residential price, which includes taxes and fees. Your utility's rates may differ. Try your own kWh.
| Monthly use | Missouri | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80 | $92 |
| 900 kWh | $145 | $165 |
| 1,200 kWh | $193 | $220 |
| 1,500 kWh | $241 | $275 |
Missouri vs. the West North Central region
Residential price per kWh, July 2026, and change from a year earlier.
| Area | Price | vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | +3.4% |
| West North Central average | 15.89¢ | +4.1% |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | +3.1% |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | +4.4% |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | +5.9% |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | +5.6% |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | +7.3% |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | +0.8% |
Could solar cut your Missouri bill?
At 16.09¢/kWh, our example 7 kW system pays back in 12.3 years and saves $1,614 in year one.
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Missouri?
16.09¢ per kWh for residential customers in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is below the national average of 18.31¢. Your own rate depends on your utility and plan.
How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost in Missouri?
At the state average of 16.09¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh of energy costs about $161. That average already includes taxes and fees spread across all kWh sold; your own cost depends on your utility's rates and how much you use.
Are electricity prices in Missouri going up?
The July 2026 average was up 3.4% from the same month a year earlier (15.56¢). Recent EIA months are preliminary and can be revised.
Is solar worth it in Missouri at these prices?
For our example 7 kW system on a 10,500 kWh/yr home with full net metering, payback in Missouri is 12.3 years at today's average price. It depends heavily on your rate, roof and how your utility credits exports — see the state solar page for details.
Electricity rates in other states
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price of electricity to ultimate customers), July 2026. Recent months are preliminary. Monthly cost examples multiply the average price by usage; EIA derives the average by dividing utility revenue (including taxes and fees) by kWh sold.
