Electricity rates in 65609 — Bakersfield, MO
Homes in ZIP 65609 pay about 14.3¢ per kWh (White River Valley El 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 14.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 65609 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 65609
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley El Coop Inc. Cooperative | 14.3¢ 2024 | $148 | 39,216 |
| Howell-Oregon Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 12.5¢ 2024 | $136 | 23,101 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Ozark 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 65609
How much does electricity cost in 65609?
About 14.3¢ per kWh for homes (White River Valley El Coop Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $129.
Who is the electric utility for 65609?
White River Valley El Coop Inc., with about 39,216 residential customers in Missouri; 1 other utility also serves 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¢.