Schuyler County, Missouri: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Schuyler County is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Employers here counted 895 jobs in 2025, up 58.1% from 2019 (the fastest growth of 115 Missouri counties). Schuyler County is home to Lancaster and Queen City. Next door, Adair County has 1 data center. 400 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly wind. Unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, against 4.1% in 2019.
Cities and towns in Schuyler County
Schuyler County is home to Lancaster and Queen City.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Schuyler County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 4,006 | 4,140 | ▲ 3.3% | 112th of 115 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 566 | 895 | ▲ 58.1% | 1st of 115 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $27,227 | $43,475 | ▲ 59.7% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.1% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.0pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 400 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — |
Its power plants have 400 MW of capacity, 100% of it wind. Union Electric Co - (MO) is the largest utility serving Schuyler County, one of 2 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 12.56¢/kWh in 2024. 4,140 people live here, up 3.3% since 2020.
Who powers Schuyler County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +400 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Schuyler County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co - (MO) | Investor Owned | Bundled | 1,095,619 | 12.56¢ | 44% |
| Tri-County Electric Coop Assn (MO) | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 1
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | 400 MW | 100% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Prairie Wind Farm | Union Electric Co - (MO) | Wind | 400 MW | 2020 |
The Schuyler County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 895 | $43,475 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Schuyler County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Schuyler County. Missouri has 21 local measures on record statewide.
Schuyler County and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Schuyler County, Adair County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler County | 4,140 | ▲ 58.1% | 400 MW | — | — | — |
| Adair County | 25,684 | ▼ 6.2% | 250 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Appanoose County IA | 12,077 | ▲ 1.5% | 8 MW | — | — | — |
| Davis County IA | 9,230 | ▼ 3.0% | 10 MW | — | — | — |
| Putnam County | 4,546 | ▲ 7.4% | 62 MW | — | — | — |
| Scotland County | 4,796 | ▲ 11.9% | 9 MW | — | — | — |
More of Missouri
Schuyler County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Schuyler County, Missouri?
2 utilities have service territory in Schuyler County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Union Electric Co - (MO), Tri-County Electric Coop Assn (MO). The largest, Union Electric Co - (MO), charged residential customers 12.56¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What power plants are in Schuyler County?
1 operating plant with 400 MW of capacity. The largest is High Prairie Wind Farm (400 MW, wind).
Are there data centers in Schuyler County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Schuyler County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Adair County.
Is Schuyler County adding jobs?
Employers counted 895 jobs in 2025 against 566 in 2019 (+58.1%, BLS QCEW).
Does Schuyler County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Schuyler County. Missouri has 21 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.