Electricity rates in 64055 — Independence, MO
Homes in ZIP 64055 pay about 13.6¢ per kWh (Evergy Metro, 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 13.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 64055 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 64055
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro Investor Owned | 13.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $109 | 273,860 |
| City of Independence (MO) Municipal | 17.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $132 | 53,832 |
| Evergy Missouri West Investor Owned · serves Jackson County | 12.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $123 | 305,583 |
| West Central Electric Coop Inc. (MO) Cooperative · serves Jackson County | 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; 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 64055
How much does electricity cost in 64055?
About 13.6¢ per kWh for homes (Evergy Metro, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $122.
Who is the electric utility for 64055?
Evergy Metro, with about 273,860 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¢.