How Evergy Kansas Central compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Evergy Kansas Central, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of McPherson | 8.98 | 7,432 | -5.30 | -$573 |
| Midwest Energy Inc | 11.44 | 29,832 | -2.85 | -$307 |
| Evergy Metro | 13.13 | 244,555 | -1.16 | -$125 |
| Empire District Electric Co | 13.34 | 8,412 | -0.95 | -$102 |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | 14.17 | 5,799 | -0.12 | -$13 |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 14.25 | 302,508 | -0.04 | -$4 |
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (this page) | 14.29 | 341,806 | — | — |
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc | 14.29 | 13,273 | +0.00 | $0 |
| City of Kansas City | 15.36 | 61,475 | +1.07 | +$115 |
| Southern Pioneer Electric Company | 15.86 | 12,602 | +1.58 | +$170 |
| FreeState Electric Coop | 16.41 | 17,514 | +2.13 | +$230 |
10 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Evergy Kansas Central. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Evergy Kansas Central customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Evergy Kansas Central customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Evergy Kansas Central premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
| Chase | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
| Dickinson | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
| Doniphan | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
| Geary | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
| Lyon | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
| Marshall | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
| McPherson | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$573 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 41 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.09 | 14.29 | +9.2% |
| Residential customers | 340,314 | 341,806 | +0.4% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Kansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Evergy Kansas Central bill
Kansas is a regulated retail market — Evergy Kansas Central customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: kcc.ks.gov.
Counties served (KS, EIA-861 2024)
Atchison · Brown · Butler · Chase · Clay · Cloud · Coffey · Dickinson · Doniphan · Douglas · Elk · Ellsworth · Franklin · Geary · Greenwood · Jackson · Jefferson · Johnson · Labette · Leavenworth · Lincoln · Lyon · Marion · Marshall · McPherson · Morris · Nemaha · Neosho · Osage · Ottawa · Pottawatomie · Reno · Rice · Riley · Saline · Shawnee · Wabaunsee · Washington · Wilson · Woodson · Wyandotte
Head-to-head comparisons
- Evergy Kansas Central, Inc vs Evergy Kansas South, Inc
- Evergy Kansas Central, Inc vs Evergy Metro
- Evergy Kansas Central, Inc vs City of Kansas City
Questions people ask
- Is Evergy Kansas Central, Inc more expensive than other Kansas utilities?
- Evergy Kansas Central, Inc customers paid an average 14.29 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% above the Kansas volume-weighted average of 13.93 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Evergy Kansas Central, Inc?
- 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 Evergy Kansas Central, Inc have?
- 341,806 residential customers in Kansas in 2024 across 41 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.