Electricity rates in Kansas City, KS
Kansas City (152,933 people, Wyandotte County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Kansas City pay about 14.97¢/kWh, 1% less than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Kansas City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kansas City | Municipal utility | 14.97¢ | $120 | 62K | 257 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $130 | 247K | 129 |
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
Power outages in Wyandotte County right now
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Outage history in Wyandotte County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 905 | 626 |
| Days with outages | 131 | 99 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,620 (33.8%) | 8,453 (24.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-20 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (905 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Westwood 13.3¢
- Roeland Park 13.3¢
- Mission 13.3¢
- Fairway 13.3¢
- Mission Hills 13.3¢
- Shawnee 13.3¢
- Merriam 13.3¢
- Prairie Village 13.3¢
- Overland Park 13.3¢
- Leawood 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 66101, 66102, 66103, 66104, 66105, 66106, 66109, 66110, 66111, 66112, 66115, 66117, 66118, 66119, 66160
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kansas City?
Most homes in Kansas City get power from City of Kansas City, where residential customers pay an average of 14.97¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Kansas City: Evergy Metro (13.32¢), Evergy Kansas Central (15.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kansas City?
About $120 a month, based on 803 kWh a month (the average for City of Kansas City customers) at 14.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kansas City, KS?
3 utilities serve Kansas City's ZIP codes: City of Kansas City, Evergy Metro, Evergy Kansas Central. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kansas City?
In 2025, customers in Wyandotte County averaged 10 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 99 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 8,453 customers (24.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.