What is the average electricity rate in Houston Lake, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Houston Lake is approximately 13.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $110 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Houston Lake?

Natural gas customers in Houston Lake pay an average of $82 per month. The rate is approximately $1.60/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Houston Lake, Missouri?

Electricity in Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake?

Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

Houston Lake's electricity rate of 13.54¢/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 Houston Lake?

To start electric service in Houston Lake, 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.

Houston Lake, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Houston Lake, Missouri

Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake households.

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, Houston Lake's electricity rate of 13.54¢/kWh is 0.14¢ below the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Houston Lake

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

Natural Gas Utility in Houston Lake

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

Houston Lake vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	Houston Lake	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.54¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.60	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$110	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$82	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Houston Lake Residents

As a Missouri city, Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in Houston Lake is approximately 13.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $110 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Houston Lake pay an average of $82 per month. The rate is approximately $1.60/therm per therm.
Electricity in Houston Lake 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.
Houston Lake 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.
Houston Lake's electricity rate of 13.54¢/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 Houston Lake, 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.