Electricity rates in Yates Center, KS
Yates Center (1,331 people, Woodson 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 Yates Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central | Investor-owned utility | 15.23¢ | $130 | 344K | 126 |
| Evergy Kansas South | Investor-owned utility | 15.22¢ | $131 | 306K | 244 |
Power outages in Woodson County right now
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Outage history in Woodson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 176 | 378 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,231 (64.4%) | 1,487 (77.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-16 | 2025-01-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (176 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Humboldt 15.2¢
- Iola 15.2¢
- Chanute 15.2¢
- Burlington 15.2¢
- Fredonia 15.2¢
- Eureka 15.2¢
- Neodesha 15.2¢
- Erie 15.2¢
- Garnett 15.2¢
- Cherryvale 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 66783
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Yates Center?
Most homes in Yates Center 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 Yates Center: Evergy Kansas South (15.22¢).
What is the average electric bill in Yates Center?
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 Yates Center, KS?
2 utilities serve Yates Center's ZIP codes: Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Kansas South. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Yates Center?
In 2025, customers in Woodson County averaged 6 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-28, when 1,487 customers (77.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.