How Evergy Kansas South compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Evergy Kansas South, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of McPherson | 8.98 | 7,432 | -5.27 | -$569 |
| Midwest Energy Inc | 11.44 | 29,832 | -2.81 | -$303 |
| Evergy Metro | 13.13 | 244,555 | -1.12 | -$121 |
| Empire District Electric Co | 13.34 | 8,412 | -0.91 | -$98 |
| City of Winfield | 13.82 | 6,284 | -0.43 | -$46 |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | 13.96 | 20,118 | -0.29 | -$31 |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc (this page) | 14.25 | 302,508 | — | — |
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 14.29 | 341,806 | +0.04 | +$4 |
| Southern Pioneer Electric Company | 15.86 | 12,602 | +1.61 | +$174 |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Evergy Kansas South. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Evergy Kansas South 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 South customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Evergy Kansas South premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$569 |
| Chautauqua | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$569 |
| Crawford | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$569 |
| Harvey | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$569 |
| McPherson | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$569 |
| Sedgwick | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$569 |
| Sumner | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$569 |
| Reno | Midwest Energy Inc | 11.44 | +$303 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 24 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.01 | 14.25 | +9.6% |
| Residential customers | 298,842 | 302,508 | +1.2% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Kansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Evergy Kansas South bill
Kansas is a regulated retail market — Evergy Kansas South customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: kcc.ks.gov.
Counties served (KS, EIA-861 2024)
Allen · Anderson · Bourbon · Butler · Chautauqua · Cherokee · Coffey · Cowley · Crawford · Elk · Greenwood · Harvey · Kingman · Labette · Linn · Marion · McPherson · Montgomery · Neosho · Reno · Sedgwick · Sumner · Wilson · Woodson
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Evergy Kansas South, Inc more expensive than other Kansas utilities?
- Evergy Kansas South, Inc customers paid an average 14.25 cents/kWh in 2024 — 2% above the Kansas volume-weighted average of 13.93 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Evergy Kansas South, 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 South, Inc have?
- 302,508 residential customers in Kansas in 2024 across 24 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.