What is the average electricity rate in De Soto, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in De Soto is approximately 14.09¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $114 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in De Soto?

Natural gas customers in De Soto pay an average of $86 per month. The rate is approximately $1.67/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves De Soto, Missouri?

Electricity in De Soto is distributed by Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves De Soto?

De Soto 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 De Soto electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

De Soto's electricity rate of 14.09¢/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 De Soto?

To start electric service in De Soto, contact Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). 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.

De Soto, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in De Soto, Missouri

De Soto residents in Missouri receive electric service through Ameren Missouri and natural gas distribution from Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy). Missouri's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified De Soto households.

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, De Soto's electricity rate of 14.09¢/kWh is 0.41¢ above the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in De Soto

Ameren Missouri
Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light)
Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities)

Natural Gas Utility in De Soto

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

De Soto vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	De Soto	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.09¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.67	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$114	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$86	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for De Soto Residents

As a Missouri city, De Soto 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 De Soto 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 De Soto, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in De Soto is approximately 14.09¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $114 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in De Soto pay an average of $86 per month. The rate is approximately $1.67/therm per therm.
Electricity in De Soto is distributed by Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
De Soto 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.
De Soto's electricity rate of 14.09¢/kWh is above the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in De Soto, contact Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). 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.