What is the average electricity rate in Columbia, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Columbia is approximately 14.46¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $145 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Columbia?

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

Which electric company serves Columbia, Missouri?

Electricity in Columbia is distributed by Union Electric Co and City of Columbia. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Columbia?

Columbia 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 Columbia electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

Columbia's electricity rate of 14.46¢/kWh is above the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Columbia?

To start electric service in Columbia, contact Union Electric Co and City of Columbia. 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.

Columbia, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia is served by Union Electric Co and City of Columbia. Utilities covering Boone County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.36¢/kWh — below the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $121. Natural gas in Columbia is distributed by Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy).

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, Columbia's electricity rate of 14.46¢/kWh is 0.78¢ above the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Columbia

Union Electric Co
City of Columbia
Boone Electric Coop

Natural Gas Utility in Columbia

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

Columbia vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	Columbia	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.46¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.65	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$145	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$85	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Columbia Residents

As a Missouri city, Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in Columbia is approximately 14.46¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $145 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Columbia pay an average of $85 per month. The rate is approximately $1.65/therm per therm.
Electricity in Columbia is distributed by Union Electric Co and City of Columbia. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Columbia 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.
Columbia's electricity rate of 14.46¢/kWh is above the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Columbia, contact Union Electric Co and City of Columbia. 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.