Electricity rates in 64051 — Independence, MO
Homes in ZIP 64051 pay about 17.1¢ per kWh (City of Independence (MO), Jan–Aug 2026). The Missouri average is 16.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
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.
Where ZIP 64051 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Independence (MO) Municipal | 17.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $132 | 53,832 |
| Evergy Missouri West Investor Owned · serves Jackson | 12.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $123 | 305,583 |
| Evergy Metro Investor Owned · serves Jackson | 13.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $109 | 273,860 |
| West Central Electric Coop Inc. (MO) Cooperative · serves Jackson | 12.3¢ 2024 | $174 | 15,280 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Jackson; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Missouri price trend
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.
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 about 64051
How much does electricity cost in 64051?
About 17.1¢ per kWh for homes (City of Independence (MO), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $154.
Who is the electric utility for 64051?
City of Independence (MO), with about 53,832 residential customers in Missouri; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MO getting more expensive?
The Missouri residential average was 16.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 4.6% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.