Electricity rates in Ellinwood, KS
Ellinwood (2,066 people, Barton County) is served by Midwest Energy. Homes on Midwest Energy pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 18% less than the Kansas average.
What things cost to run in Ellinwood
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Ellinwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy | Electric cooperative | 12.34¢ | $110 | 30K | 581 |
Power outages in Barton County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Barton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 287 | 196 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,029 (63.8%) | 1,658 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-22 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (287 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Great Bend 12.3¢
- Hoisington 12.3¢
- Lyons 12.3¢
- Sterling 15.2¢
- Saint John 12.3¢
- Nickerson 15.2¢
- Larned 12.3¢
- Ellsworth 15.1¢
- Russell 12.3¢
- Hutchinson 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 67526
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ellinwood?
Most homes in Ellinwood get power from Midwest Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ellinwood?
About $110 a month, based on 894 kWh a month (the average for Midwest Energy customers) at 12.34¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ellinwood, KS?
Midwest Energy serves Ellinwood.
How often does the power go out in Ellinwood?
In 2025, customers in Barton County averaged 3 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 1,658 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.