Electricity rates in Manhattan, KS
Manhattan (56,308 people, Riley County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Evergy Kansas Central pay about 15.23¢/kWh, 1% more than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Manhattan
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
| Bluestem Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.66¢ | $223 | 7,664 | — |
| Flint Hills Rural E C A | Electric cooperative | 17.16¢ | $182 | 6,644 | 373 |
Power outages in Riley County right now
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Outage history in Riley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 202 | 94 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,779 (37.3%) | 2,476 (13.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-25 | 2025-06-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (202 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ogden 15.2¢
- Fort Riley North 15.2¢
- Wamego 15.2¢
- Grandview Plaza 15.2¢
- Junction City 15.2¢
- Saint Marys 15.2¢
- Chapman 15.2¢
- Rossville 15.2¢
- Council Grove 15.2¢
- Silver Lake 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 66502, 66503, 66505, 66506
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Manhattan?
Most homes in Manhattan 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Manhattan: Bluestem Electric Co-op (18.66¢), Flint Hills Rural E C A (17.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Manhattan?
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 Manhattan, KS?
3 utilities serve Manhattan's ZIP codes: Evergy Kansas Central, Bluestem Electric Co-op, Flint Hills Rural E C A. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Manhattan?
In 2025, customers in Riley County averaged 94 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-17, when 2,476 customers (13.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.