Electricity rates in Plainville, KS
Plainville (1,895 people, Rooks County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Midwest Energy pay about 12.34¢/kWh, 18% less than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Plainville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy | Electric cooperative | 12.34¢ | $110 | 30K | 581 |
| Prairie Land Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.33¢ | $129 | 13K | 383 |
| Western Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.09¢ | $132 | 5,800 | — |
Power outages in Rooks County right now
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Outage history in Rooks County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 409 | 827 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 973 (36.3%) | 1,089 (40.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-02 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (409 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stockton 15.3¢
- Hays 12.3¢
- Ellis 12.3¢
- Victoria 12.3¢
- Hill City 12.3¢
- Russell 12.3¢
- WaKeeney 12.3¢
- Osborne 15.3¢
- Phillipsburg 15.3¢
- Smith Center 15.3¢
ZIP codes: 67663
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plainville?
Most homes in Plainville get power from Midwest Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Plainville: Prairie Land Electric Co-op (15.33¢), Western Co-op Electric Association (15.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plainville?
About $110 a month, based on 894 kWh a month (the average for Midwest Energy customers) at 12.34¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Plainville, KS?
3 utilities serve Plainville's ZIP codes: Midwest Energy, Prairie Land Electric Co-op, Western Co-op Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plainville?
In 2025, customers in Rooks County averaged 13 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 1,089 customers (40.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.