Electricity rates in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO ranks 1 of 21 Missouri cities for the lowest median rent ($766 a month). Jefferson City, Missouri has 42,565 residents in 17,158 households; 56.3% heat with electricity.
Jefferson City on the map
Cole County, with Jefferson City marked
Housing and heating in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO: 10,179 of 19,051 homes were built before 1980 and 3,759 in 2000 or later. Jefferson City, MO has 11,556 detached houses, 3,168 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 200 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Jefferson City, MO
% of homes by decade built, Jefferson City, MO
- 11pre-40
- 340s
- 1050s
- 1460s
- 1570s
- 1380s
- 1390s
- 1300s
- 610s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Jefferson City, MO
| Jefferson City, MO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO, median year built | 1978 | 1981 | -3 years | 13 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, built before 1980 | 53.4% | 47.9% | +5.5 points | 9 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, built 2000 or later | 19.7% | 21.8% | -2.1 points | 10 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, detached houses | 60.7% | 69.5% | -8.8 points | 19 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.6% | 10.3% | +6.3 points | 8 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, mobile homes | 1.0% | 2.4% | -1.4 points | 11 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, renter households | 41.1% | 32.6% | +8.5 points | 7 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, median home value | $208,000 | $214,400 | -$6,400 | 15 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, median gross rent a month | $766 | $804 | -$38 | 21 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, people per household | 2.23 | 2.36 | -0.13 | 17 of 21 |
Who supplies Jefferson City
Cole County lists 3 utilities for Jefferson City, MO (42,565 residents): homes pay 12.47 to 15.18 cents per kWh, about $125 to $152 a month at 1,001 kWh, 2.2% to 2.7% of the $67,205 Jefferson City median income. Cole County page.
Facts about Jefferson City
- Residents of Jefferson City, MO, ACS 2023
- 42,56515 of 21 Missouri cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Jefferson City, MO
- $67,20514 of 21 of those cities
- Households in Jefferson City, MO
- 17,1582.48 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson City, MO
- 58.9%10,102 owners and 7,056 renter households
- Housing units in Jefferson City, MO
- 19,0511,893 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Jefferson City, MO
- 56.3%9,664 of 17,158 homes
- Land area of Jefferson City, MO
- 36.1 sq mi1,180.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Jefferson City, MO
- 2.2% to 2.7%at 1,001 kWh a month over the $67,205 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Jefferson City, MO
- 51NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 119.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Jefferson City, MO
- 197810,179 of 19,051 homes (53.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Jefferson City, MO
- $208,000$766 gross rent a month, 4.42% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO: 17,158 households at $1,493 a year per home for electricity (Cole County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $25.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,090 a year per household.
| Group in Jefferson City, MO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Jefferson City, MO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO, all households | 17,158 | $1,493 | $25.6 million | 2.22% |
| Jefferson City, MO, homeowners | 10,102 | $1,756 | $17.7 million | 2.61% |
| Jefferson City, MO, renters | 7,056 | $953 | $6.7 million | 1.42% |
Who lives in Jefferson City: income, cars, homes
Of 20,545 workers in Jefferson City, MO, 1,678 work from home, 16,087 drive alone, 131 ride transit and 353 walk. In Jefferson City, MO, 2,572 of 6,655 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,710 households moved in since 2018 and 3,217 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Jefferson City, MO, 4,403 of 17,158 households earn under $35,000, 5,148 $35,000-$75,000, 5,007 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,600 $150,000 or more. In Jefferson City, MO, 1,351 households own no vehicle and 9,287 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 4,794 residents of Jefferson City, MO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.1. Jefferson City, MO homes: 11,670 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,584 none or one, median 5.8 rooms.
Household income in Jefferson City, MO
| Jefferson City, MO | Value | Rank in Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO, households under $35,000 | 25.7% | 7 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, households $150,000 or more | 15.2% | 15 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, residents below poverty | 12.5% | 9 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, median age | 39.1 | 6 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 61.3% | 13 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, households without a vehicle | 7.9% | 8 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, households with 2+ vehicles | 54.1% | 14 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, workers at home | 8.2% | 19 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, cost-burdened renters | 38.6% | 18 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, moved in since 2018 | 39.1% | 5 of 21 |
| Jefferson City, MO, moved in before 2000 | 18.7% | 12 of 21 |
Outage risk around Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 47 wind and 4 tornado, 119.8 per 100,000 residents of 42,565. Top gust near Jefferson City, MO: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Jefferson City, MO: $212K.
Reports within 15 miles of Jefferson City, MO
wind and tornado reports, Jefferson City, MO
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| Jefferson City, MO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO, 2015 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2016 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2017 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2018 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Jefferson City, MO, 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Analyst note on Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO counts 42,565 residents in 17,158 households, on 36.1 square miles. Household income in Jefferson City, MO is $67,205; 10,102 of its 17,158 households own. 9,664 of the 17,158 occupied homes in Jefferson City, MO heat with electricity.
Jefferson City, MO has 19,051 housing units, 1,893 of them vacant or seasonal. Jefferson City, MO ranks 1 of 21 Missouri cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (56%). Jefferson City, MO ranks 3 of 21 Missouri cities for the fewest people working from home (8.2% of workers).
Jefferson City, MO ranks 4 of 21 Missouri cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (38.6%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Jefferson City
Compare Jefferson City with nearby cities
| City near Jefferson City, MO | Distance from Jefferson City | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO (this page) | 0 mi | 42,565 | $67,205 | 1978 | $208,000 | 51 | 8.2% |
| Columbia, MO | 27.5 mi north | 127,200 (+84,635) | $64,488 (-$2,717) | 1993 (+15 yr) | $268,300 (+$60,300) | 61 (+10) | 9.6% (+1.4 pts) |
| Wentzville, MO | 72.4 mi east | 45,734 (+3,169) | $111,409 (+$44,204) | 2007 (+29 yr) | $302,700 (+$94,700) | 94 (+43) | 16.4% (+8.2 pts) |
| O'Fallon, MO | 79.9 mi east | 92,697 (+50,132) | $107,203 (+$39,998) | 2000 (+22 yr) | $305,100 (+$97,100) | 130 (+79) | 15.7% (+7.5 pts) |
| Wildwood, MO | 81.4 mi east | 35,168 (-7,397) | $157,750 (+$90,545) | 1992 (+14 yr) | $472,800 (+$264,800) | 140 (+89) | 22.0% (+13.8 pts) |
| St. Peters, MO | 86.0 mi east | 58,200 (+15,635) | $89,827 (+$22,622) | 1988 (+10 yr) | $252,800 (+$44,800) | 169 (+118) | 16.0% (+7.8 pts) |
ZIP codes in Jefferson City
| ZIP area touching Jefferson City, MO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Jefferson City | Share of Jefferson City's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 65101 (Jefferson City, MO) | 14.9% | 54.3% |
| 65109 (Jefferson City, MO) | 19.8% | 44.3% |
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Questions on Jefferson City
Jefferson City: what is the electricity rate?
Jefferson City, MO has no price of its own; its 42,565 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,001 kWh month costs $125 to $152.
Jefferson City: how does it rank among Missouri cities?
Jefferson City, MO: rank 15 of 21 by its 42,565 residents, rank 14 of 21 by $67,205 median income.
Jefferson City: how many homes heat with electricity?
Jefferson City, MO: 9,664 of 17,158 occupied homes, 56.3%; Cole County 54.5%.
Jefferson City: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,001 kWh a month, 2.2% to 2.7% of the $67,205 median income in Jefferson City, MO.
Jefferson City: damaging storms reported nearby?
51 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Jefferson City, MO, 2015 to 2025, 119.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, MO: median home built 1978; 10,179 of 19,051 homes (53.4%) predate 1980, 11,556 are detached and 3,168 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Jefferson City, MO work from home?
1,678 of 20,545 workers.
How many Jefferson City, MO renters struggle with rent?
2,572 of 6,655 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Jefferson City, MO earn under $35,000?
4,403 of 17,158, against 2,600 at $150,000 or more.