Electricity rates in 65552 — Plato, MO
Homes in ZIP 65552 pay about 11.7¢ per kWh (Laclede Electric Coop, Inc., 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 11.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 65552 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 65552
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laclede Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 11.7¢ 2024 | $142 | 35,026 |
| Intercounty Electric Coop Assn (MO) Cooperative | 13.0¢ 2024 | $155 | 29,956 |
| Howell-Oregon Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Texas County | 12.5¢ 2024 | $136 | 23,101 |
| SE-MA-NO Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Texas County | 11.3¢ 2024 | $163 | 6,603 |
| City of Houston (MO) Municipal · serves Texas County | 9.2¢ 2024 | $170 | 1,330 |
| City of Cabool (MO) Municipal · serves Texas County | 10.1¢ 2024 | $286 | 1,087 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Texas 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 65552
How much does electricity cost in 65552?
About 11.7¢ per kWh for homes (Laclede Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $106.
Who is the electric utility for 65552?
Laclede Electric Coop, Inc., with about 35,026 residential customers in Missouri; 5 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¢.