Utility Providers in Benton City, Missouri

Benton City is served by 17 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Audrain County.

Audrain County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Benton City vs. US average

Electricity
12.2¢/kWh
↓ 26% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 5% below MO state average (12.9¢)
Natural gas
$16.86/Mcf
↑ 16% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Benton City-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Benton City

Electricity$200-$249 (12.0¢–12.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$28/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Benton City heats its homes

71%
29%

71% electricity · 29% other fuels

Electric rates in Benton City

Residential rates range from 12.0¢ to 12.3¢ per kWh.

Benton City
12.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Boone Electric Coop, Callaway Electric Cooperative, Consolidated Electric Coop, Union Electric Co - (MO).

This is 26% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Benton City

Benton City has moderate broadband coverage.

Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 4 providers

Boone Electric Coop
Callaway Electric Cooperative
Consolidated Electric Coop
Union Electric Co - (MO)

Water 8 providers

AUDRAIN COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PWSD 2
AUDRAIN COUNTY PWSD 1
MARTINSBURG PWS
MO AMERICAN MEXICO
MONROE COUNTY PWSD 2

Sewer 1 provider

BENTON CITY WWTF

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Benton City, MO

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.