Empire District Electric Co Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Empire District Electric Co and how they compare to the Missouri average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Empire District Electric Co average $151.34/month at 14.99¢/kWh — below the Missouri average of $179.64.
Where Empire District Electric Co rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13.45¢/kWh | $145.90/mo | 131,232 |
| 2020 | 13.42¢/kWh | $138.30/mo | 133,019 |
| 2021 | 13.37¢/kWh | $141.90/mo | 134,689 |
| 2022 | 15.2¢/kWh | $170.81/mo | 136,488 |
| 2023 | 15.93¢/kWh | $160.62/mo | 139,947 |
| 2024 | 14.99¢/kWh | $151.34/mo | 142,537 |
Rate context in Missouri
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Empire District Electric Co's 2024 annual figure.
Empire District Electric Co vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Empire District Electric Co | Missouri (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $151.34/mo | $179.64/mo |
| Rate | 14.99¢/kWh | 16.22¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Empire District Electric Co?
Empire District Electric Co residential customers averaged $151.34 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,816.03 per year.
What does Empire District Electric Co charge per kWh?
Empire District Electric Co averaged 14.99¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Empire District Electric Co compare to the Missouri average?
Empire District Electric Co bills average $151.34 — lower than the Missouri average of $179.64 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Empire District Electric Co serve?
Empire District Electric Co served 142,537 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in MO.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Empire District Electric Co. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.