Utility Providers in Schell City, Missouri

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

Vernon County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Schell City vs. US average

Electricity
12.9¢/kWh
↓ 22% 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 Schell 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 Schell City

Electricity$100-$149 (12.6¢–13.1¢/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 Schell City heats its homes

2%
27%
71%

2% natural gas · 27% electricity · 71% other fuels

Electric rates in Schell City

Residential rates range from 12.6¢ to 13.1¢ per kWh.

Schell City
12.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 22% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Schell City

Schell City has strong broadband coverage.

Conexon Connect LLC
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
100 Mbps
DSL
Fastwyre Broadband
25 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Evergy Missouri West
Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn

Natural Gas 1 provider

Empire Gas District

Water 9 providers

BATES COUNTY PWSD 4
SCHELL CITY PWS
VERNON COUNTY CONS PWSD 1
VERNON COUNTY PWSD 2
VERNON COUNTY PWSD 7

Internet 5 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Conexon Connect LLC
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Fastwyre Broadband
DSL up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Schell 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.