Electricity rates in Ottawa, KS
Ottawa (12,387 people, Franklin 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 Ottawa
| 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 Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 121 | 87 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,897 (9.2%) | 2,314 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-05-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (121 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Baldwin City 15.2¢
- Wellsville 13.3¢
- Edgerton 13.3¢
- Osawatomie 13.3¢
- Overbrook 15.2¢
- Paola 13.3¢
- Lyndon 15.2¢
- Gardner 15.2¢
- Garnett 15.2¢
- Eudora 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 66067
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ottawa?
Most homes in Ottawa 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 Ottawa: Evergy Metro (13.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa, KS?
2 utilities serve Ottawa'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 Ottawa?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 87 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-07, when 2,314 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.