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

City of Independence (MO) electricity rates

City of Independence (MO) (municipal) residential customers paid about 17.1¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $132 for 841 kWh a month.

Avg. home price17.1¢per kWh
Residential customers53,832MO, 2024
Avg. monthly use841kWh
Commercial14.9¢per kWh
Industrial10.7¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Independence (MO)

500 kWh / month$86
900 kWh / month$154
1,200 kWh / month$205

Monthly cost at the average price of 17.1¢ 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. averageCity of Independence (MO)
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.

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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 Independence (MO)’s electricity rate?

About 17.1¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

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

$132 a month in 2024, for an average of 841 kWh (EIA-861).

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

No: 17.1¢ versus the Missouri average of 16.0¢ (Aug 2026).