Utilities listed
21
Kansas, 2025
Homes counted
1.33 million
Residential customers
Average price
14.44 cents
Per kWh, Kansas
Average bill
$126.42
Per month
Utilities serving Kansas homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in KS | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned | 343,712 | 14.56 | $123.78 |
| Evergy Kansas South | Investor-owned | 305,665 | 14.54 | $124.79 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned | 247,426 | 13.41 | $119.74 |
| City of Kansas City | Municipal | 62,103 | 14.93 | $119.94 |
| Midwest Energy | Cooperative | 29,779 | 12.01 | $107.41 |
| Wheatland Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,109 | 15.01 | $130.40 |
| FreeState Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 17,654 | 17.84 | $194.15 |
| Victory Electric Cooperative Association | Cooperative | 14,374 | 12.35 | $103.55 |
| Prairie Land Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 13,245 | 14.79 | $124.10 |
| Southern Pioneer Electric | Cooperative | 12,608 | 16.43 | $124.33 |
| City of Garden City | Municipal | 10,458 | 16.51 | $112.19 |
| Empire District Electric | Investor-owned | 8,465 | 14.67 | $152.98 |
| City of McPherson | Municipal | 7,462 | 9.51 | $96.85 |
| City of Winfield | Municipal | 6,299 | 13.52 | $110.15 |
| Western Cooperative Electric Association | Cooperative | 5,800 | 14.56 | $127.03 |
| Pioneer Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 5,038 | 11.85 | $120.95 |
| City of Coffeyville | Municipal | 4,717 | 12.42 | $106.92 |
| City of Chanute | Municipal | 4,553 | 14.56 | $113.57 |
| CMS Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 3,221 | 21.72 | $143.70 |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 1,110 | 15.95 | $111.54 |
| Alfalfa Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 203 | 10.86 | $166.87 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in KS counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Kansas's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in KS | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 905,268 | 80.5% |
| Municipal utility | 6 | 95,592 | 8.5% |
| Electric cooperative | 11 | 123,141 | 11.0% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Kansas utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 14.12 |
| Municipal utility | 6 | 14.30 |
| Electric cooperative | 11 | 14.54 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Kansas City (62,103 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Midwest Energy (29,779 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Kansas utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileEvergy Kansas Central344 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileEvergy Kansas South306 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileEvergy Metro524 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCity of Kansas City62 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileMidwest Energy30 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileWheatland Electric Cooperative20 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileEmpire District Electric161 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
How Kansas compares
The statewide average residential price is 14.44 cents per kWh and the average bill is $126.42 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Kansas electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 12.01 cents at Midwest Energy to 17.84 cents at FreeState Electric Cooperative.
Can you switch electric companies in Kansas?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Kansas Corporation Commission.
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Kansas electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Kansas?
Evergy Kansas Central serves the most residential customers in Kansas, about 344 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Kansas?
EIA lists 21 electric utilities with residential customers in Kansas for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Kansas utility has the lowest average price?
Among Kansas utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Midwest Energy had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 12.01 cents per kWh and FreeState Electric Cooperative had the highest at 17.84 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Kansas?
Usually not. Households in Kansas buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.