Electricity rates in Olathe, KS
Olathe (134,305 people, Johnson County) is served by 2 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 Olathe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
| Evergy Metro | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $130 | 247K | 129 |
Power outages in Johnson County right now
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Outage history in Johnson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 284 | 136 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 39,563 (13.3%) | 16,245 (5.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (284 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lenexa 13.3¢
- Gardner 15.2¢
- Spring Hill 15.2¢
- De Soto 15.2¢
- Overland Park 13.3¢
- Merriam 13.3¢
- Shawnee 13.3¢
- Leawood 13.3¢
- Edwardsville 15.0¢
- Prairie Village 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 66051, 66061, 66062, 66063
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Olathe?
Most homes in Olathe 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 Olathe: Evergy Metro (13.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Olathe?
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 Olathe, KS?
2 utilities serve Olathe's ZIP codes: Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Metro. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Olathe?
In 2025, customers in Johnson County averaged 2 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 16,245 customers (5.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.