Electricity rates in Topeka, KS
Topeka (125,963 people, Shawnee 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 Topeka
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
| FreeState Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.50¢ | $201 | 18K | 335 |
Power outages in Shawnee County right now
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Outage history in Shawnee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 357 | 79 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,383 (15.2%) | 3,378 (3.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-03-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (357 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Silver Lake 15.2¢
- Auburn 15.2¢
- Carbondale 15.2¢
- Rossville 15.2¢
- Overbrook 15.2¢
- Oskaloosa 15.2¢
- Saint Marys 15.2¢
- Valley Falls 15.2¢
- Lawrence 15.2¢
- Holton 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 66601, 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608, 66609, 66610, 66611, 66612, 66614, 66615, 66616, 66617, 66618, 66619, 66620, 66621, 66622, 66624, 66625, 66626, 66629, 66630, 66636, 66647, 66667, 66675, 66683, 66699
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Topeka?
Most homes in Topeka 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 Topeka: FreeState Electric Co-op (18.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in Topeka?
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 Topeka, KS?
2 utilities serve Topeka's ZIP codes: Evergy Kansas Central, FreeState Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Topeka?
In 2025, customers in Shawnee County averaged 79 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-14, when 3,378 customers (3.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.