Electricity rates in Hoisington, KS
Hoisington (2,623 people, Barton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Midwest Energy pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 18% less than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Hoisington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy | Electric cooperative | 12.34¢ | $110 | 30K | 581 |
| Western Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.09¢ | $132 | 5,800 | — |
Power outages in Barton County right now
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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¢
- Ellinwood 12.3¢
- Russell 12.3¢
- La Crosse 12.3¢
- Larned 12.3¢
- Victoria 12.3¢
- Ellsworth 15.1¢
- Lyons 12.3¢
- Saint John 12.3¢
- Sterling 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 67544
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hoisington?
Most homes in Hoisington 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hoisington: Western Co-op Electric Association (15.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hoisington?
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 Hoisington, KS?
2 utilities serve Hoisington's ZIP codes: Midwest Energy, Western Co-op Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hoisington?
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.