What this tracks

This dataset lists electric and telephone utility providers across Missouri cities and counties.

Why it matters to you

If you’re moving to a new home in Missouri, this tells you whether you’ll need to call a rural electric cooperative or a major provider to set up power. For small businesses, knowing whether AT&T or another provider serves an area could determine your internet speed options before signing a lease. When comparing properties in different counties, this data reveals whether you’ll face higher cooperative rates versus municipal electricity.

How to read this data

city — The municipality where utilities are available, like “ADAIR”
e_type — Ownership type of electric provider, with values like “COOP” (cooperative) or “MUNI” (municipal)
electric — Name of power company, such as “TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSN.”
telephone — Landline provider for the area, like “AT&T MISSOURI”

Where this leaves you

This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the city or state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.