What is the average electricity rate in St. Joseph, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in St. Joseph is approximately 12.51¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in St. Joseph?

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

Which electric company serves St. Joseph, Missouri?

Electricity in St. Joseph is distributed by Evergy Missouri West and Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves St. Joseph?

St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

St. Joseph's electricity rate of 12.51¢/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 St. Joseph?

To start electric service in St. Joseph, contact Evergy Missouri West and Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc. 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.

St. Joseph, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in St. Joseph, Missouri

St. Joseph is served by Evergy Missouri West and Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc. Utilities covering Buchanan County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.51¢/kWh — below the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $127. Natural gas in St. Joseph is distributed by Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy).

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, St. Joseph's electricity rate of 12.51¢/kWh is 1.17¢ below the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in St. Joseph

Evergy Missouri West
Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in St. Joseph

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

St. Joseph vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	St. Joseph	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.51¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.65	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$127	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$85	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for St. Joseph Residents

As a Missouri city, St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in St. Joseph is approximately 12.51¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in St. Joseph pay an average of $85 per month. The rate is approximately $1.65/therm per therm.
Electricity in St. Joseph is distributed by Evergy Missouri West and Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
St. Joseph 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.
St. Joseph's electricity rate of 12.51¢/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 St. Joseph, contact Evergy Missouri West and Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc. 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.