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

Electricity rates in 65529 — Jerome, MO

Homes in ZIP 65529 pay about 12.3¢ per kWh (Gascosage Electric Coop, 2024 average). The Missouri average is 16.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.3¢per kWh
UtilityGascosage Electric Coop
MO average16.0¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1491,214 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$62
900 kWh / month$111
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$148

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 65529 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 65529

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MO
Gascosage Electric Coop
Cooperative
12.3¢
2024
$1499,253
Union Electric Co. (MO)
Investor Owned · serves Phelps County
14.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1241,095,619
Intercounty Electric Coop Assn (MO)
Cooperative · serves Phelps County
13.0¢
2024
$15529,956
Crawford Electric Coop, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Phelps County
12.8¢
2024
$14119,775
City of Rolla (MO)
Municipal · serves Phelps County
10.6¢
2024
$1098,132
City of St James (MO)
Municipal · serves Phelps County
10.3¢
2024
$2172,085
City of Newburg (MO)
Municipal · serves Phelps County
8.9¢
2024
$138204

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Phelps County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Missouri 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.

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 65529

How much does electricity cost in 65529?

About 12.3¢ per kWh for homes (Gascosage Electric Coop, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $111.

Who is the electric utility for 65529?

Gascosage Electric Coop, with about 9,253 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¢.