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Barton County, MO Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Barton County, Missouri.
- Missouri home electricity
- 16.09¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- Electric utilities
- 7
- Serving Barton County
Electric utilities serving Barton County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Missouri service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri WestInvestor Owned | 349,970 | 12.10¢/kWh | $121/mo |
| Empire District Electric CoInvestor Owned | 169,593 | 14.77¢/kWh | $154/mo |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop IncCooperative | 12,100 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Barton County Elec Coop, IncCooperative | 6,884 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Lamar - (MO)Municipal | 2,439 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Liberal - (MO)Municipal | 365 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Mindenmines - (MO)Municipal | 97 | Not reported | Not reported |
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 1 |
Power plants in Barton County
149 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center | Wind | 149 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Barton County?
- Evergy Missouri West, Empire District Electric Co, Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc and 4 more report serving Barton County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Barton County?
- Yes. Barton County has 1 operating power plant with 149 MW of capacity. The largest is North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center (149 MW, wind).