Average Electric Bill in St. Louis, MO
What a typical household in St. Louis pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in St. Louis pays about $170.39/month for electricity at roughly 12.51¢/kWh. Basis: Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Missouri over 12 months — the rate environment St. Louis households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc · 11,167 residential customers |
| State context | Missouri: $179.64/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 300,315 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in St. Louis?
Expect roughly $170.39 per month for a typical household in St. Louis — based on Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in St. Louis?
About 12.51¢ per kWh (Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in St. Louis pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in St. Louis higher or lower than the Missouri average?
Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc averages $170.39 — below the state average of $179.64.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Missouri) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.