Electricity rates in Syracuse, KS
Syracuse (1,663 people, Hamilton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wheatland Electric Co-op pay about 15.55¢/kWh, 3% more than the Kansas average.
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Electric companies serving Syracuse
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.55¢ | $135 | 20K | 173 |
| Pioneer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.28¢ | $125 | 5,038 | 265 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 269 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 4 |
| Most customers out at once | 896 (40.9%) | 654 (29.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-09 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (269 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lakin 15.6¢
- Johnson 12.3¢
- Ulysses 15.6¢
- Leoti 12.3¢
- Holcomb 15.6¢
- Garden City 15.6¢
- Satanta 12.8¢
- Scott City 12.3¢
- Hugoton 12.3¢
- Sublette 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 67878
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Syracuse?
Most homes in Syracuse get power from Wheatland Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.55¢/kWh including all charges. The Kansas average is 15.09¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Syracuse: Pioneer Electric Co-op (12.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Syracuse?
About $135 a month, based on 870 kWh a month (the average for Wheatland Electric Co-op customers) at 15.55¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Syracuse, KS?
2 utilities serve Syracuse's ZIP codes: Wheatland Electric Co-op, Pioneer Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Syracuse?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 4 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 654 customers (29.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.