What is the average electricity rate in Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Cape Girardeau is approximately 12.34¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $122 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Cape Girardeau?

Natural gas customers in Cape Girardeau pay an average of $85 per month. The rate is approximately $1.65/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

Electricity in Cape Girardeau is distributed by Union Electric Co and Citizens Electric Corporation. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Cape Girardeau?

Cape Girardeau natural gas service is provided by Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Cape Girardeau electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

Cape Girardeau's electricity rate of 12.34¢/kWh is below the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Cape Girardeau?

To start electric service in Cape Girardeau, contact Union Electric Co and Citizens Electric Corporation. For gas service, contact Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cape Girardeau is served by Union Electric Co and Citizens Electric Corporation. Utilities covering Cape Girardeau County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.34¢/kWh — below the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $122. Natural gas in Cape Girardeau is distributed by Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy).

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, Cape Girardeau's electricity rate of 12.34¢/kWh is 1.34¢ below the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Cape Girardeau

Union Electric Co
Citizens Electric Corporation
Black River Electric Coop

Natural Gas Utility in Cape Girardeau

Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy)
CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren)

Cape Girardeau vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	Cape Girardeau	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.34¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.65	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$122	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$85	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Cape Girardeau Residents

As a Missouri city, Cape Girardeau residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Missouri LIHEAP
✅ Missouri Weatherization Assistance
✅ Ameren Missouri EnergyEfficiency
✅ Missouri Energy Initiative

Energy-Saving Tips for Cape Girardeau Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in Cape Girardeau is approximately 12.34¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $122 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Cape Girardeau pay an average of $85 per month. The rate is approximately $1.65/therm per therm.
Electricity in Cape Girardeau is distributed by Union Electric Co and Citizens Electric Corporation. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Cape Girardeau natural gas service is provided by Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Cape Girardeau's electricity rate of 12.34¢/kWh is below the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Cape Girardeau, contact Union Electric Co and Citizens Electric Corporation. For gas service, contact Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.