Average Electric Bill in Kansas City, KS

What a typical household in Kansas City pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in Kansas City pays about $119.16/month for electricity at roughly 15.36¢/kWh. Basis: City of Kansas City - (KS), 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$119.16/mo≈ $1,429.93/yr Rate15.36¢/kWh State usage1,041 kWh/moKansas average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Kansas over 12 months — the rate environment Kansas City households pay into.

Kansas average bill (12 months) ▼ 13.2% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Kansas average bill (12 months) $99 $144 $188 $164 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisCity of Kansas City - (KS), 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityCity of Kansas City - (KS) · 61,475 residential customers
State contextKansas: $163.54/mo average bill
Population≈ 156,302 (2020 Census, approx.)

Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in Kansas City?

Expect roughly $119.16 per month for a typical household in Kansas City — based on City of Kansas City - (KS) annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Kansas City?

About 15.36¢ per kWh (City of Kansas City - (KS), 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Kansas City pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Kansas City higher or lower than the Kansas average?

City of Kansas City - (KS) averages $119.16 — below the state average of $163.54.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (City of Kansas City - (KS)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Kansas) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.