How Evergy Metro compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Evergy Metro, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro (this page) | 13.13 | 244,555 | — | — |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 14.25 | 302,508 | +1.12 | +$121 |
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 14.29 | 341,806 | +1.16 | +$125 |
| City of Kansas City | 15.36 | 61,475 | +2.22 | +$240 |
| FreeState Electric Coop | 16.41 | 17,514 | +3.28 | +$355 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Evergy Metro. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Evergy Metro 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 Metro customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Evergy Metro premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | City of McPherson | 8.98 | +$448 |
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 | 12.86 | 13.13 | +2.1% |
| Residential customers | 242,173 | 244,555 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Kansas electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Evergy Metro bill
Kansas is a regulated retail market — Evergy Metro customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: kcc.ks.gov.
Counties served (KS, EIA-861 2024)
Anderson · Bourbon · Coffey · Douglas · Franklin · Johnson · Leavenworth · Linn · Miami · Osage · Wyandotte
Head-to-head comparisons
- Evergy Kansas Central, Inc vs Evergy Metro
- Evergy Kansas South, Inc vs Evergy Metro
- Evergy Metro vs City of Kansas City
Questions people ask
- Is Evergy Metro more expensive than other Kansas utilities?
- Evergy Metro customers paid an average 13.13 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% below the Kansas volume-weighted average of 13.93 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Evergy Metro?
- 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 Metro have?
- 244,555 residential customers in Kansas in 2024 across 11 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.