Electricity rates in 65817 — Springfield, MO
Homes in ZIP 65817 pay about 14.1¢ per kWh (Ozark Electric Coop Inc. (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 14.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 65817 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 65817
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc. (MO) Cooperative | 14.1¢ 2024 | $160 | 31,534 |
| Empire District Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Greene | 14.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $151 | 142,537 |
| City Utilities of Springfield (MO) Municipal · serves Greene | 12.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $96 | 105,029 |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Greene | 12.0¢ 2024 | $124 | 41,386 |
| Webster Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Greene | 10.2¢ 2024 | $137 | 18,820 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Greene; 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 65817
How much does electricity cost in 65817?
About 14.1¢ per kWh for homes (Ozark Electric Coop Inc. (MO), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $127.
Who is the electric utility for 65817?
Ozark Electric Coop Inc. (MO), with about 31,534 residential customers in Missouri; 4 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¢.