Empire District Electric Co Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Empire District Electric Co and how they compare to the Kansas average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Empire District Electric Co average $136.49/month at 13.34¢/kWh — below the Kansas average of $163.54.
Where Empire District Electric Co rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12.1¢/kWh | $134.52/mo | 8,154 |
| 2020 | 11.61¢/kWh | $122.24/mo | 8,183 |
| 2021 | 12.76¢/kWh | $137.65/mo | 8,217 |
| 2022 | 14.34¢/kWh | $165.59/mo | 8,249 |
| 2023 | 13.31¢/kWh | $139.58/mo | 8,291 |
| 2024 | 13.34¢/kWh | $136.49/mo | 8,412 |
Rate context in Kansas
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Empire District Electric Co's 2024 annual figure.
Empire District Electric Co vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Empire District Electric Co | Kansas (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $136.49/mo | $163.54/mo |
| Rate | 13.34¢/kWh | 15.71¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Empire District Electric Co?
Empire District Electric Co residential customers averaged $136.49 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,637.83 per year.
What does Empire District Electric Co charge per kWh?
Empire District Electric Co averaged 13.34¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Empire District Electric Co compare to the Kansas average?
Empire District Electric Co bills average $136.49 — lower than the Kansas average of $163.54 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Empire District Electric Co serve?
Empire District Electric Co served 8,412 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in KS.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Empire District Electric Co. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.