Electricity rates in Smith Center, KS
Smith Center (1,616 people, Smith County) is served by Prairie Land Electric Co-op. Homes on Prairie Land Electric Co-op pay about 15.33¢/kWh, 2% more than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Smith Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Land Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.33¢ | $129 | 13K | 383 |
Power outages in Smith County right now
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Outage history in Smith County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 234 | 772 |
| Days with outages | 9 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,350 (67.2%) | 1,410 (70.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-29 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (234 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Osborne 15.3¢
- Phillipsburg 15.3¢
- Stockton 15.3¢
- Beloit 15.3¢
- Plainville 12.3¢
- Norton 12.3¢
- Russell 12.3¢
- Belleville 15.3¢
- Lincoln 15.2¢
- Concordia 15.3¢
ZIP codes: 66967
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Smith Center?
Most homes in Smith Center get power from Prairie Land Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.33¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Smith Center?
About $129 a month, based on 839 kWh a month (the average for Prairie Land Electric Co-op customers) at 15.33¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Smith Center, KS?
Prairie Land Electric Co-op serves Smith Center.
How often does the power go out in Smith Center?
In 2025, customers in Smith County averaged 12 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 1,410 customers (70.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.