Electricity rates in Peabody, KS
Peabody (1,144 people, Marion 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 Peabody
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
| Evergy Kansas South | Investor-owned utility | 15.22¢ | $131 | 306K | 244 |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 204 | 127 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,236 (17.5%) | 641 (9.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-04-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (204 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marion 15.2¢
- Hillsboro 15.2¢
- North Newton 15.2¢
- Newton 15.2¢
- Hesston 15.2¢
- Moundridge 15.2¢
- Sedgwick 15.2¢
- Halstead 15.2¢
- Towanda 15.2¢
- Valley Center 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 66866
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Peabody?
Most homes in Peabody 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 Peabody: Evergy Kansas South (15.22¢).
What is the average electric bill in Peabody?
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 Peabody, KS?
2 utilities serve Peabody's ZIP codes: Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Kansas South. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Peabody?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 2 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-24, when 641 customers (9.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.