Kentucky vs Missouri: Electricity Rates & Average Bills
Side-by-side residential bills, cents-per-kWh, usage and 12-month trends — June 2026 EIA data.
Data through June 2026
EIA-826, verified Oct 11, 2026
The average residential bill in Missouri ($179.64/mo) runs $19.44/mo (12%) higher than Kentucky ($160.20/mo).
Kentucky bill$160.20/mo#28 highest of 51
Missouri bill$179.64/mo#13 highest of 51
US context$164.05/mostates median
The numbers, side by side
Latest month from EIA residential retail-sales data, plus each state's rank among tracked states.
| Measure | Kentucky | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $160.20 | $179.64 |
| Price per kWh | 14.26¢ | 16.22¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,123 kWh/mo | 1,108 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #28 · Price: #44 | Highest: #13 · Price: #27 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −18.9% | −20.5% |
Kentucky bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Missouri bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Kentucky or Missouri more expensive for electricity?
Missouri is — the average residential bill there is $19.44/month higher than Kentucky's ($160.20/month).
How much bigger is Missouri's bill than Kentucky's?
About 12% higher — $179.64 vs $160.20 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Kentucky · Missouri.