Electricity rates in Lakin, KS
Lakin (2,202 people, Kearny County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wheatland Electric Co-op pay about 15.55¢/kWh, 3% more than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Lakin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.55¢ | $135 | 20K | 173 |
| Pioneer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.28¢ | $125 | 5,038 | 265 |
Power outages in Kearny County right now
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Outage history in Kearny County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 640 | 274 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,487 (78.1%) | 635 (19.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-08 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (640 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holcomb 15.6¢
- Garden City 15.6¢
- Ulysses 15.6¢
- Syracuse 15.6¢
- Johnson 12.3¢
- Leoti 12.3¢
- Satanta 12.8¢
- Sublette 12.3¢
- Scott City 12.3¢
- Cimarron 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 67860
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lakin?
Most homes in Lakin get power from Wheatland Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.55¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lakin: Pioneer Electric Co-op (12.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lakin?
About $135 a month, based on 870 kWh a month (the average for Wheatland Electric Co-op customers) at 15.55¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lakin, KS?
2 utilities serve Lakin's ZIP codes: Wheatland Electric Co-op, Pioneer Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lakin?
In 2025, customers in Kearny County averaged 4 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 635 customers (19.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.