Electricity rates in 65218 — Columbia, MO
Homes in ZIP 65218 pay about 13.9¢ per kWh (City of Columbia (MO), 2024 average). 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 13.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 65218 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Columbia (MO) Municipal | 13.9¢ 2024 | $109 | 45,651 |
| Union Electric Co. (MO) Investor Owned · serves Boone | 14.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $124 | 1,095,619 |
| Boone Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Boone | 13.4¢ 2024 | $142 | 33,806 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Boone | 16.3¢ 2024 | $188 | 12,647 |
| Consolidated Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Boone | 13.0¢ 2024 | $164 | 7,649 |
| Howard Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Boone | 16.8¢ 2024 | $200 | 3,694 |
| City of Centralia (MO) Municipal · serves Boone | 13.7¢ 2024 | $150 | 2,422 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Boone; 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 65218
How much does electricity cost in 65218?
About 13.9¢ per kWh for homes (City of Columbia (MO), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $125.
Who is the electric utility for 65218?
City of Columbia (MO), with about 45,651 residential customers in Missouri; 6 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¢.