Electricity rates in Emporia, KS
Emporia (24,649 people, Lyon County) is served by Evergy Kansas Central. Homes on Evergy Kansas Central pay about 15.23¢/kWh, 1% more than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Emporia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
Power outages in Lyon County right now
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Outage history in Lyon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 330 | 218 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,596 (36.7%) | 3,409 (34.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-20 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (330 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Council Grove 15.2¢
- Osage City 15.2¢
- Burlington 15.2¢
- Lyndon 15.2¢
- Carbondale 15.2¢
- Auburn 15.2¢
- Eureka 15.2¢
- Overbrook 15.2¢
- Yates Center 15.2¢
- Herington 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 66801
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Emporia?
Most homes in Emporia 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Emporia?
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 Emporia, KS?
Evergy Kansas Central serves Emporia.
How often does the power go out in Emporia?
In 2025, customers in Lyon County averaged 3 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 3,409 customers (34.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.