EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of Carthage (MO) electricity rates

City of Carthage (MO) (municipal) residential customers paid about 14.1¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $130 for 925 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.1¢per kWh
Residential customers7,106MO, 2024
Avg. monthly use925kWh
Commercial12.2¢per kWh
Industrial9.7¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Carthage (MO)

500 kWh / month$70
900 kWh / month$127
1,200 kWh / month$169

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Missouri averageU.S. average
Aug 202616.0¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+4.6%15.3¢
vs. 5 years ago+21.7%13.2¢
Record high16.2¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$2161,347 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of Carthage (MO)’s electricity rate?

About 14.1¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Carthage (MO) electric bill?

$130 a month in 2024, for an average of 925 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Carthage (MO) cheaper than the Missouri average?

Yes: 14.1¢ versus the Missouri average of 16.0¢ (Aug 2026).