Cherokee County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cherokee County, Kansas Electricity Overview

Empire District Electric is the largest provider in Cherokee County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Residents of Cherokee County are paying, on average, 5.22% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average, at 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.

As the 12th highest generator of electricity of all 105 counties in Kansas, Cherokee County generates 1,459,670 megawatt hours of electricity.

Cherokee County comes in as the 1701st worst pollution level due to electricity use in the United States, releasing 109,910,801.19 kilograms of CO2 gases.

At $158.19, the average monthly residential electric bill in Cherokee County is 20.98% higher than the state average.

Cherokee County saw a 4.34% rise in CO2 emissions per capita in the past year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    281,266 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.42 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,459,670 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,459,670 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    74.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    109,910,801 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,634.43 kg

Baxter Springs, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Baxter Springs, which is 1.53% above the average Kansas price of 14.17 cents. Empire District Electric sells an estimated 490.1 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Kansas average monthly residential electricity bill is $130.76, while the Baxter Springs average is 25.97% higher at $164.71 per month. This ranks the city 720th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Baxter Springs accounts for 21,515,080.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 76th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 174th highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Baxter Springs have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baxter Springs

Baxter Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.100/kWh$245.44/mo.$80.02/mo.
491st14.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Baxter Springs
720th$164.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Baxter Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Baxter Springs, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED14.39164.71113,39016,311,213

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Columbus, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Columbus, which is 1.53% above the average Kansas price of 14.17 cents. Empire District Electric sells an estimated 369.15 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Kansas average monthly residential electricity bill is $130.76, while the Columbus average is 25.97% higher at $164.71 per month. This ranks the city 720th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Columbus accounts for 16,205,092.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 93rd largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 47th highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Columbus have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus

Columbus residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.100/kWh$245.44/mo.$80.02/mo.
491st14.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Columbus
720th$164.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Columbus Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED14.39164.71113,39016,311,213

Galena, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Galena, which is 1.53% above the average Kansas price of 14.17 cents. Empire District Electric sells an estimated 705.53 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Kansas average monthly residential electricity bill is $130.76, while the Galena average is 25.97% higher at $164.71 per month. This ranks the city 720th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Galena accounts for 15,330,182.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 99th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 5,502.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 174th highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Galena have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Galena

Galena residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.100/kWh$245.44/mo.$80.02/mo.
491st14.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Galena
720th$164.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Galena Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Galena, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED14.39164.71113,39016,311,213

Electricity Production in Cherokee County, Kansas

Power Plants in Cherokee County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Riverton CDP KS Natural Gas 1,459,670570,397,494.05390.77

Cherokee County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Cherokee County creates 109,910,801.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 26th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 5,634.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 1108th highest for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Cherokee County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Cherokee County has one power plant in the county.

NATURAL GAS
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100.00%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%

Cherokee County, Kansas Net Metering

Out of the 3 companies in Cherokee County, 3 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Kansas has nonexistent state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The single company in Cherokee County who reports energy loss data reported an annual loss of 3.83%. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Cherokee County a rank of 971st best in the US out of 3221.

Providers In Each City in Cherokee County:

  • Baxter Springs, Kansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 100.00%
  • Columbus, Kansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 100.00%
  • Galena, Kansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 100.00%
  • Roseland, Kansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 100.00%
  • Scammon, Kansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 100.00%
  • Weir, Kansas:
    • Empire District Electric: 71.87%
    • Evergy: 19.87%
    • Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative: 8.26%
  • West Mineral, Kansas:
    • Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative: 7.38%
    • Empire District Electric: 92.62%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cherokee County, Kansas?

The largest electricity supplier in Cherokee County, Kansas by total customer count is Empire District Electric.

How many electric companies offer service in Cherokee County, Kansas?

Cherokee County, Kansas has 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Cherokee County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Empire District Electric3,775
2Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative1,606
3Evergy1,504

How many power plants are located within Cherokee County, Kansas?

Cherokee County, Kansas has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-09-27