Utility Providers in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cape Girardeau is served by 35 utility providers across 4 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Cape Girardeau County.

Cape Girardeau County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Cape Girardeau vs. US average

Electricity
12.4¢/kWh
↓ 25% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 4% 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 Cape Girardeau-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 Cape Girardeau

Electricity$150-$199 (12.3¢–12.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$43/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 Cape Girardeau heats its homes

43%
53%
4%

43% natural gas · 53% electricity · 4% other fuels

Electric rates in Cape Girardeau

Residential rates range from 12.3¢ to 12.4¢ per kWh.

Cape Girardeau
12.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Black River Electric Coop - (MO), Citizens Electric Corporation - (MO), SEMO Electric Cooperative, Union Electric Co - (MO).

This is 25% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau has strong broadband coverage.

Ritter Communications Inc
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Big River Broadband
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Big River Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Black River Electric Coop - (MO)
Citizens Electric Corporation - (MO)
SEMO Electric Cooperative
Union Electric Co - (MO)

Water 21 providers

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PWSD 2
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PWSD 4
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PWSD 5
CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS
CAPE PERRY COUNTY PWSD 1 SOUTH
CAROLINA OAKS PLANTATION
COUNTRY VILLAGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION
ENCLAVE APTS & AFFORDABLE MINI STORAGE
HIDDEN VALLEY FISHING CLUB
HILLCREST UTILITY OPERATING COMPANY INC
MID AMERICA TEEN CHALLENGE
NORTH HILLS ESTATES
PARKWOOD ESTATES LLC
ROYAL LAKE ESTATES
UPPER BEND ROAD SUBDIVISION
WESTLAKE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
WHITEWATER ALLENVILLE PWS
WINDWOOD ESTATES SUBD
WINFIELD POINTE ESTATES

Sewer 2 providers

Cape Girardeau WWTP
GORDONVILLE WWTP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Big River Broadband
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Big River Communications
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Inc
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber up to 35 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cape Girardeau, 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.