Electricity rates in Sterling, KS
Sterling (2,293 people, Rice 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 Sterling
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
| Midwest Energy | Electric cooperative | 12.34¢ | $110 | 30K | 581 |
Power outages in Rice County right now
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Outage history in Rice County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 547 | 236 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,775 (104.2%) | 703 (26.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-24 | 2025-06-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (547 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nickerson 15.2¢
- Lyons 12.3¢
- Hutchinson 15.2¢
- South Hutchinson 15.2¢
- Ellinwood 12.3¢
- Inman 15.2¢
- Buhler 15.2¢
- McPherson 15.2¢
- Haven 15.2¢
- Great Bend 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 67579
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sterling?
Most homes in Sterling 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 Sterling: Midwest Energy (12.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sterling?
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 Sterling, KS?
2 utilities serve Sterling's ZIP codes: Evergy Kansas Central, Midwest Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sterling?
In 2025, customers in Rice County averaged 3 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-17, when 703 customers (26.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.