Electricity rates in De Soto, KS
De Soto (6,074 people, Johnson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Evergy Kansas Central pay about 15.23¢/kWh, 1% more than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving De Soto
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $130 | 247K | 129 |
Power outages in Johnson County right now
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Outage history in Johnson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 284 | 136 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 39,563 (13.3%) | 16,245 (5.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (284 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bonner Springs 15.2¢
- Eudora 15.2¢
- Edwardsville 15.0¢
- Olathe 15.2¢
- Tonganoxie 15.2¢
- Basehor 15.2¢
- Gardner 15.2¢
- Lenexa 13.3¢
- Shawnee 13.3¢
- Lawrence 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 66018
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in De Soto?
Most homes in De Soto get power from Evergy Kansas Central, where residential customers pay an average of 15.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of De Soto: Evergy Metro (13.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in De Soto?
About $129 a month, based on 850 kWh a month (the average for Evergy Kansas Central customers) at 15.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in De Soto, KS?
2 utilities serve De Soto's ZIP codes: Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Metro. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in De Soto?
In 2025, customers in Johnson County averaged 2 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 16,245 customers (5.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.