Electricity rates in Hiawatha, KS
Hiawatha (3,095 people, Brown 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 Hiawatha
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
Power outages in Brown County right now
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Outage history in Brown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 105 | 411 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 436 (8.6%) | 2,881 (56.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-16 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (105 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 66434
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hiawatha?
Most homes in Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha?
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 Hiawatha, KS?
Evergy Kansas Central serves Hiawatha.
How often does the power go out in Hiawatha?
In 2025, customers in Brown County averaged 6 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 2,881 customers (56.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.