What is the average electricity rate in Van Buren, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Van Buren 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 Van Buren?

Natural gas customers in Van Buren pay an average of $81 per month. The rate is approximately $1.57/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Van Buren, Missouri?

Electricity in Van Buren 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 Van Buren?

Van Buren 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 Van Buren electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

Van Buren'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 Van Buren?

To start electric service in Van Buren, 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.

Van Buren, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Van Buren, Missouri

Van Buren 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, Van Buren'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 Van Buren

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

Natural Gas Utility in Van Buren

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

Van Buren vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	Van Buren	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.54¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.57	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$110	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$81	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Van Buren Residents

As a Missouri city, Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in Van Buren is approximately 13.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $110 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Van Buren pay an average of $81 per month. The rate is approximately $1.57/therm per therm.
Electricity in Van Buren 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.
Van Buren 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.
Van Buren'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 Van Buren, 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.