Electricity rates in Plains, KS
Plains (1,088 people, Meade County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Pioneer Electric Co-op pay about 12.28¢/kWh, 19% less than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Plains
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.28¢ | $125 | 5,038 | 265 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (OK) | Electric cooperative | 16.94¢ | $104 | 1,110 | — |
Power outages in Meade County right now
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Outage history in Meade County
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 8 |
| Days with outages | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 16 (1.2%) |
| Worst day | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Nearby cities
- Meade 12.8¢
- Sublette 12.3¢
- Liberal 12.3¢
- Satanta 12.8¢
- Cimarron 12.8¢
- Hugoton 12.3¢
- Dodge City 12.8¢
- Ulysses 15.6¢
- Garden City 15.6¢
- Holcomb 15.6¢
ZIP codes: 67869
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plains?
Most homes in Plains get power from Pioneer Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Plains: Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (OK) (16.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plains?
About $125 a month, based on 1,021 kWh a month (the average for Pioneer Electric Co-op customers) at 12.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Plains, KS?
2 utilities serve Plains's ZIP codes: Pioneer Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (OK). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plains?
In 2025, customers in Meade County averaged 8 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 16 customers (1.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.