City of Kansas City residential customers paid an average of 15.36¢/kWh in 2024 —
10% above the Kansas average of 13.93¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 61,475 residential customers across 1 KS county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Evergy Metro (13.13¢), works out about $240/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Kansas City compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Kansas City, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | 13.13 | 244,555 | -2.22 | -$240 |
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 14.29 | 341,806 | -1.07 | -$115 |
| City of Kansas City (this page) | 15.36 | 61,475 | — | — |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Kansas City. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Kansas City customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Kansas City customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Kansas City premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | Evergy Metro | 13.13 | +$240 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.02 | 15.36 | +2.2% |
| Residential customers | 60,437 | 61,475 | +1.7% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Kansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Kansas City bill
Kansas is a regulated retail market — City of Kansas City customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: kcc.ks.gov.
Counties served (KS, EIA-861 2024)
Wyandotte
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Kansas City more expensive than other Kansas utilities?
- City of Kansas City customers paid an average 15.36 cents/kWh in 2024 — 10% above the Kansas volume-weighted average of 13.93 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Kansas City?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Kansas has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (kcc.ks.gov).
- How many customers does City of Kansas City have?
- 61,475 residential customers in Kansas in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.