Vernon County, MO: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Vernon County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Vernon County, Missouri Electricity Overview

Vernon County has a population of 19,831 residents.

Residents of Vernon County are paying, on average, 12.57% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average, at 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Averaging production of 0.09 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Vernon County ranks 1911th out of 3230 counties in production per capita in the country.

Vernon County produces 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 0.09 megawatt hours per resident and places Vernon County as the 945th highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties for non-renewable production per capita a year.

In Vernon County, 1,765 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuels. Vernon County ranks 990th out of 3230 counties in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.

Vernon County is the 441st highest polluting county in the US when considering pollution per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    249,533 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.58 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,765 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,765 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.09 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    170,060,161 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,575.47 kg

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Nevada Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.51¢ per kWh

  • 3.92% higher than last month
  • 7.97% lower than February last year
  • 7.01% higher than the Missouri average
  • 23.24% lower than the US average
  • 720th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 6,999th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,838 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.36¢ per kWh

  • 0.62% lower than last month
  • 2.91% higher than February last year
  • 4.57% higher than the Missouri average
  • 15.21% lower than the US average
  • 725th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
  • 10,597th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 388 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,103 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$123.01 per month

  • 28.72% lower than last month
  • 4.64% lower than February last year
  • 3.69% higher than the Missouri average
  • 1.88% lower than the US average
  • 523rd in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since February last year
  • 12,774th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,935 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,703 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$140.15 per month

  • 0.35% lower than last month
  • 2.33% lower than February last year
  • 1.24% higher than the Missouri average
  • 5.75% higher than the US average
  • 558th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 16,969th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 823 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 299 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.86¢ per kWh

  • 4.1% higher than last month
  • 7.25% lower than February last year
  • 7.69% higher than the Missouri average
  • 20.25% lower than the US average
  • 718th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 8,674th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,048 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,355 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.62¢ per kWh

  • 0.6% lower than last month
  • 2.05% higher than February last year
  • 4.15% higher than the Missouri average
  • 17.73% lower than the US average
  • 713th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 11,457th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 105 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,861 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$644.53 per month

  • 15.23% lower than last month
  • 1.65% lower than February last year
  • 13.07% higher than the Missouri average
  • 61.47% lower than the US average
  • 829th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since February last year
  • 17,895th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,969 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 268 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$770.7 per month

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 1.48% higher than February last year
  • 9.7% higher than the Missouri average
  • 53.08% lower than the US average
  • 840th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 20,122nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 973 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.87¢ per kWh

  • 2.6% higher than last month
  • 6.09% lower than February last year
  • 5.79% higher than the Missouri average
  • 20.15% lower than the US average
  • 715th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
  • 11,769th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,238 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,754 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.48¢ per kWh

  • 0.5% lower than last month
  • 3.83% higher than February last year
  • 0.47% higher than the Missouri average
  • 16.92% lower than the US average
  • 554th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,169th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 235 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,676 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$17,198.86 per month

  • 23.94% lower than last month
  • 9.87% lower than February last year
  • 35.37% higher than the Missouri average
  • 43.9% lower than the US average
  • 722nd in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since February last year
  • 16,532nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,721 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 586 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$22,318.55 per month

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 2.75% lower than February last year
  • 24.91% higher than the Missouri average
  • 34.53% lower than the US average
  • 719th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 17,785th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 440 since February last year

Nevada, MO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Nevada are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.56% higher than the state's average price of 12.74 cents and 12.84% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. With annual production of 1,765 megawatt hours, the city is the 26th highest producer of electricity in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $150.18 per month, while the state average is $132.46. Consumers in the city pay a 13.38% markup compared to other citizens of Missouri.

Electricity consumption in Nevada results in the release of 70,079,273.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 105th highest in the state out of 1086 cities. Averaging 8,640.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 9th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Distillate Fuel Oil is the primary fuel in Nevada, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Nevada is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nevada

Nevada residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.157/kWh$0.105/kWh$220.41/mo.$86.36/mo.
886th13.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nevada
775th$150.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nevada Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nevada, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Barton County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.03179.6592,742.413,012,057.36
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.56162.071,738,360.32270,541,661
EvergyBUNDLED13.05118.351,7656,279,818.97819,619,922
Sac Osage Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.77143.45147,091.3818,787,457.61

Sheldon, MO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Sheldon are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.55% higher than the state's average price of 12.74 cents and 11.25% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $153.36. This is 10.89% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.3. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy.

Electricity consumption in Sheldon results in the release of 3,301,416.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 591st highest in the state out of 1086 cities. This total results in 8,530.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 188th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheldon

Sheldon residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.157/kWh$0.105/kWh$220.41/mo.$86.36/mo.
944th14.22¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sheldon
875th$153.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sheldon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sheldon, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Barton County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.03179.6592,742.413,012,057.36
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.56162.071,738,360.32270,541,661
EvergyBUNDLED13.05118.356,279,818.97819,619,922

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Walker, MO Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Walker are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.26% higher than the state's average price of 12.74 cents and 13.87% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $141.29. This is 2.16% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.3. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Evergy.

Electricity consumption in Walker results in the release of 2,943,123.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 617th highest in the state out of 1086 cities. This total results in 8,530.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 188th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walker

Walker residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.157/kWh$0.105/kWh$220.41/mo.$86.36/mo.
795th13.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Walker
483rd$141.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Walker Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Walker, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.56162.071,738,360.32270,541,661
EvergyBUNDLED13.05118.356,279,818.97819,619,922
Sac Osage Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.77143.45147,091.3818,787,457.61

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Electricity Production in Vernon County, Missouri

Power Plants in Vernon County, Missouri

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Nevada MO Distillate Fuel Oil 1,7652,082,621.31,179.96

Vernon County, Missouri Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Vernon County results in the release of 170,060,160.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 1307th highest in the nation out of 3230 counties and 50th highest in the state out of 115 counties. This total also results in a ranking of 441st highest in the country for pollution per capita from electricity consumption, with an average of 8,575.47 kilograms of emissions per person. Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Vernon County. Vernon County has one electricity plant.

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Vernon County, Missouri Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Vernon County include Evergy, Empire District Electric, and Barton County Electric Cooperative Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Missouri has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Vernon County is about 4.04% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Vernon County ranks 934th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Vernon County:

  • Bronaugh, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Evergy: 33.33%
    • Barton County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Deerfield, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 33.33%
    • Barton County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
  • Harwood, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Sac Osage Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Metz, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Osage Valley Electric: 33.33%
    • Evergy: 33.33%
  • Milo, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Evergy: 33.33%
    • Barton County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Moundville, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Barton County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Nevada, Missouri:
    • Barton County Electric Cooperative: 23.78%
    • Sac Osage Electric Cooperative: 18.29%
    • Empire District Electric: 28.97%
    • Evergy: 28.97%
  • Richards, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 30.63%
    • Barton County Electric Cooperative: 23.83%
    • Evergy: 30.63%
    • Osage Valley Electric: 14.90%
  • Schell City, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Sac Osage Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Evergy: 33.33%
  • Sheldon, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Barton County Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Stotesbury, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Osage Valley Electric: 33.33%
    • Evergy: 33.33%
  • Walker, Missouri:
    • Sac Osage Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Evergy: 33.33%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Vernon County, Missouri?

The largest electricity provider in Vernon County, Missouri by total customer count is Evergy.

How many power plants are located within Vernon County, Missouri?

There is one power plant located in Vernon County, Missouri

Which electricity companies offer service in Vernon County, Missouri?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Evergy33,391
2Empire District Electric3,869
3Sac Osage Electric Cooperative2,150
4Barton County Electric Cooperative2,104
5Osage Valley Electric998

How many electric companies offer service in Vernon County, Missouri?

Vernon County, Missouri is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-04-26