Kansas Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Kansas is 15.27¢/kWh (the 17th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $208.36, per EIA data. That rate is 3.0¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 14.77 | 172.18 | 1166 |
| September 2025 | 15.20 | 134.79 | 887 |
| October 2025 | 15.17 | 110.13 | 726 |
| November 2025 | 15.10 | 99.01 | 656 |
| December 2025 | 14.43 | 119.44 | 828 |
| January 2026 | 14.29 | 143.52 | 1004 |
| February 2026 | 15.11 | 111.24 | 736 |
| March 2026 | 15.34 | 106.15 | 692 |
| April 2026 | 15.78 | 100.08 | 634 |
| May 2026 | 15.13 | 115.62 | 764 |
| June 2026 | 15.71 | 163.54 | 1041 |
| July 2026 | 15.27 | 208.36 | 1364 |
Kansas vs the U.S. average
| Kansas | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 15.27¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $208.36 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1364 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.6% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +16.4% | +32.4% |
Kansas's average residential rate of 15.27¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 17th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.6% (Kansas) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +16.4% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1364 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Kansas's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Kansas
Average effective rates and bills for Kansas's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 15.44 | 205.70 | 1,332 | 346,739 |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 15.28 | 229.52 | 1,503 | 308,690 |
| Evergy Metro | 14.24 | 226.85 | 1,593 | 250,174 |
| City of Kansas City | 14.20 | 155.93 | 1,098 | 62,374 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Kansas rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Kansas's average rate of 15.27¢/kWh is about $152.70. The state's actual average usage is 1364 kWh/month, which is what produces the $208.36 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Kansas gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.