Utility Providers in Foster, Missouri

Foster is served by 24 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Bates County.

Bates County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Foster vs. US average

Electricity
13.1¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.86/Mcf
↑ 16% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Foster-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 Foster

Electricity$100-$149 (13.1¢–13.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$5/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 Foster heats its homes

59%
41%

59% electricity · 41% other fuels

Electric rates in Foster

Residential rates range from 13.1¢ to 13.1¢ per kWh.

Foster
13.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Evergy Metro, Evergy Missouri West, Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn.

This is 21% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Foster

Foster has strong broadband coverage.

Conexon Connect LLC
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Craw Kan Telephone Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
40 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Evergy Missouri West
Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn

Water 15 providers

BATES COUNTY PWSD 1
BATES COUNTY PWSD 2
BATES COUNTY PWSD 3
BATES COUNTY PWSD 4
BATES COUNTY PWSD 5
BATES COUNTY PWSD 6
BATES COUNTY PWSD 7
CASS BATES COUNTY PWSD 12
TRI COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 40 Mbps
Conexon Connect LLC
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Craw Kan Telephone Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Foster, 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.