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Empire District Electric Electricity Rates

Empire District Electric residential customers pay an average of 14.8¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $149.71 per month — 16% above the Missouri state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.

Residential rate

14.8¢/kWh

EIA-861, 2024, bundled

Average bill

$149.71

per month, residential

Vs MO average

+16%

12.9¢/kWh state avg

What a Empire District Electric bill looks like by usage

Monthly cost at Empire District Electric's effective 14.8¢/kWh rate vs the Missouri average of 12.9¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.

Monthly usageEmpire District ElectricMO average
500 kWh$74.23$64.55
750 kWh$111.34$96.82
1,000 kWh$148.46$129.10
1,250 kWh$185.57$161.38
1,500 kWh$222.68$193.65
2,000 kWh$296.91$258.20

Empire District Electric rates by state

Rates and average bills differ in each state Empire District Electric serves.

StateRateAvg billCustomers
Missouri15.0¢/kWh$151.34/mo142,537
Kansas13.3¢/kWh$136.49/mo8,412
Arkansas13.4¢/kWh$123.02/mo4,813
Oklahoma14.6¢/kWh$151.70/mo3,901

EV charging cost on Empire District Electric

Rate is pre-filled to Empire District Electric's 14.8¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.

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Frequently asked questions

Empire District Electric's average residential rate is 14.8¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.

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