Kansas Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Kansas is 15.47¢/kWh (the 18th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $203.63, per EIA data. That rate is 2.7¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 15.06 | 132.80 | 882 |
| October 2025 | 15.03 | 108.50 | 722 |
| November 2025 | 14.97 | 97.66 | 653 |
| December 2025 | 14.31 | 117.89 | 824 |
| January 2026 | 14.29 | 143.51 | 1004 |
| February 2026 | 15.11 | 111.24 | 736 |
| March 2026 | 15.34 | 106.24 | 692 |
| April 2026 | 15.78 | 100.08 | 634 |
| May 2026 | 15.13 | 115.62 | 764 |
| June 2026 | 15.71 | 163.54 | 1041 |
| July 2026 | 15.27 | 208.36 | 1364 |
| August 2026 | 15.47 | 203.63 | 1316 |
Kansas vs the U.S. average
| Kansas | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 15.47¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $203.63 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1316 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.6% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +18.1% | +30.5% |
Kansas's average residential rate of 15.47¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 18th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.6% (Kansas) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +18.1% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1316 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Kansas's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Kansas
Average effective rates and bills for Kansas's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 15.71 | 202.85 | 1,291 | 347,548 |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 15.57 | 233.40 | 1,499 | 309,321 |
| Evergy Metro | 14.28 | 185.89 | 1,302 | 250,629 |
| City of Kansas City | 13.93 | 173.86 | 1,248 | 62,596 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Kansas rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Kansas's average rate of 15.47¢/kWh is about $154.70. The state's actual average usage is 1316 kWh/month, which is what produces the $203.63 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Kansas gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.