Howell County, MO: 4 Electric Providers

Howell County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Howell County, MO is $164.22
  • The average electricity rate in Howell County, MO is 13.09¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Howell County, MO

The average residential electric bill in Howell County, MO is $164.22 per month. Howell County, MO is the 76th most expensive county in Missouri for electricity.

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Howell County, Missouri Electricity Overview

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.73 cents, while residents of Howell County benefit from an average rate that is 21.77% less at 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour.

Howell County had a 0.05% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the last 12 months.

The largest supplier in Howell County by total customers is Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative.

On average, Howell County residents are accountable for 8,568.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the nationwide average pollution per capita is 4,219.12.

Howell County has no electricity production sources and must import all of the electricity consumed in the county.

Howell County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $164.22, which is 11.59% higher than the US average bill of $147.16.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    510,021 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    340,609,712 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,568.15 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Plains

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West Plains Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.42¢ per kWh

  • 6.03% higher than last month
  • 6.82% higher than November last year
  • 13.57% higher than the Missouri average
  • 15.34% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 1,068 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 68 since November last year
  • 11,124th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,963 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 471 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.52¢ per kWh

  • 0.57% higher than last month
  • 1.79% higher than November last year
  • 3.46% higher than the Missouri average
  • 18.05% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 1,068 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 70 since November last year
  • 8,892nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,039 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$110.31 per month

  • 17.51% higher than last month
  • 1.06% higher than November last year
  • 10.44% higher than the Missouri average
  • 6.7% lower than the US average
  • 643rd in the state out of 1,068 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 52 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since November last year
  • 12,392nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,000 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,511 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$141.79 per month

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 5.97% higher than November last year
  • 5.96% higher than the Missouri average
  • 0.32% lower than the US average
  • 648th in the state out of 1,068 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since November last year
  • 16,574th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,640 since November last year

West Plains, MO Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call West Plains home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.38% higher than the average state rate of 12.95 cents. The city experiences an average of 1.2 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 144.1 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. With an estimated 6,103 total residential customers, West Plains City Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

West Plains is the 75th highest ranked city in the state out of 1086 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 103,229,085 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 8,568.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 425th worst in the state in this category. All of the 154,572.95 megawatt hours of electricity used in West Plains must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Plains

West Plains residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.107/kWh$191.04/mo.$85.69/mo.
732nd13.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Plains
648th$141.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Plains Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Plains, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED14.80153.621,769,929.21261,943,819
West Plains City UtilitiesBUNDLED12.14138.553,68966,096.128,024,633.95

Mountain View, MO Electricity Overview

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Mountain View is the 232nd highest ranked city in the state out of 1086 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 22,045,852.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 8,568.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 425th worst in the state in this category. All of the 33,010.97 megawatt hours of electricity used in Mountain View must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

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Willow Springs, MO Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Willow Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% higher than the average state rate of 12.95 cents. Selling an estimated 31,721.36 megawatt hours per year, Willow Springs, Missouri Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $136.38 per month, while the national average is $147.16. Customers in Willow Springs have a 0.33% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.

Willow Springs is the 251st highest ranked city in the state out of 1086 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 19,389,726.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 8,568.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 425th worst in the state in this category. All of the 29,033.75 megawatt hours of electricity used in Willow Springs must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Willow Springs

Willow Springs residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.102/kWh$184.07/mo.$73.93/mo.
779th13.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Willow Springs
632nd$136.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Willow Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Willow Springs, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Willow Springs, Missouri Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.67141.7510,037.051,371,582.3

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Howell County, Missouri Production Fuel Makeup

Howell County, Missouri Net Metering

Out of the 4 providers in Howell County, 100.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

In Howell County one company reports energy loss, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 5.59%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.43% while the state average is 2.82%, resulting in a rank of 2415th best in the United States and a state rank of 109th best out of 3221 and 115 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Howell County:

  • Brandsville, Missouri:
    • Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Mountain View, Missouri:
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • West Plains, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.36%
    • West Plains City Utilities: 33.25%
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 33.39%
  • Willow Springs, Missouri:
    • Mountain View, Missouri Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Willow Springs, Missouri Electric Utility: 50.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Howell County, Missouri?

By total megawatt hours sold, West Plains City Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Howell County, Missouri.

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Howell County, Missouri.

What electricity companies offer service in Howell County, Missouri?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-07-29