What is the average electricity rate in Prairie Home, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Prairie Home is approximately 13.27¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $108 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Prairie Home?

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

Which electric company serves Prairie Home, Missouri?

Electricity in Prairie Home 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 Prairie Home?

Prairie Home 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 Prairie Home electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

Prairie Home's electricity rate of 13.27¢/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 Prairie Home?

To start electric service in Prairie Home, 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.

Prairie Home, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Prairie Home, Missouri

Prairie Home is a community in Missouri served by Ameren Missouri for electric and Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Missouri's statewide energy market and the region's continental, cold winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, Prairie Home's electricity rate of 13.27¢/kWh is 0.41¢ below the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Prairie Home

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

Natural Gas Utility in Prairie Home

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

Prairie Home vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	Prairie Home	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.27¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.60	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$108	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$82	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Prairie Home Residents

As a Missouri city, Prairie Home 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 Prairie Home 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 Prairie Home, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in Prairie Home is approximately 13.27¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $108 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Prairie Home pay an average of $82 per month. The rate is approximately $1.60/therm per therm.
Electricity in Prairie Home 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.
Prairie Home 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.
Prairie Home's electricity rate of 13.27¢/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 Prairie Home, 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.