Rates by state / Missouri / City of Columbia - (MO)
Municipal · 45,899 residential customers
City of Columbia - (MO) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.5¢ per kWh in 2025, 11% above the Missouri average of 13.9¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.5¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$124/mo
At 800 kWh a month
1-year change
+11.2%
5 years: +29.6%
Average rate by year
202012.0¢
202113.0¢
202211.9¢
202313.1¢
202413.9¢
202515.5¢
City of Columbia - (MO) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Columbia - (MO)'s 2025 average rate of 15.5¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Columbia - (MO) | Missouri average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78 | $70 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $116 | $105 |
| 1,000 kWh | $155 | $140 |
| 1,500 kWh | $233 | $209 |
| 2,000 kWh | $310 | $279 |
Other utilities in Missouri
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co - (MO) | 1,100,654 | 13.3¢ |
| Evergy Missouri West | 308,573 | 12.1¢ |
| Evergy Metro | 276,162 | 13.6¢ |
| Empire District Electric Co | 144,059 | 14.8¢ |
| City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) | 105,859 | 11.7¢ |
| Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc | 74,261 | 11.4¢ |
| City of Independence - (MO) | 54,199 | 16.5¢ |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | 41,670 | 12.3¢ |
City of Columbia - (MO): common questions
- How much does City of Columbia - (MO) charge per kWh?
- City of Columbia - (MO) residential customers paid an average of 15.5¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Columbia - (MO) electric bill?
- The average City of Columbia - (MO) household used 800 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $124 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Columbia - (MO) cheaper than other utilities in Missouri?
- City of Columbia - (MO)'s average rate is 11% above the Missouri average of 13.9¢. 40 of 45 utilities in Missouri have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Columbia - (MO) raise rates?
- City of Columbia - (MO)'s average residential rate changed +11.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +29.6% since 2020.
- Is my City of Columbia - (MO) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Missouri homes and your rate with City of Columbia - (MO)'s average.
Got a City of Columbia - (MO) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.