Cherokee County, KS: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

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.

Cherokee County generates 59.15 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 446th highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the country.

Cherokee County has emissions of 5,493.92 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Kansas average of 4,828.34.

Cherokee County is the 1913th largest county in the US.

At $145.01, the average monthly residential electric bill in Cherokee County is 21.26% more than the Kansas average and 5.68% higher than the national average.

Non-renewable fuel types are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Cherokee County, ranking it 443rd out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    275,083 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,153,776 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,153,776 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    59.15 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    107,169,850 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,493.92 kg

Baxter Springs, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Baxter Springs, which is 2.27% below the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents. Empire District Electric sells an estimated 470.08 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Kansas average monthly residential electricity bill is $119.59, while the Baxter Springs average is 17.02% higher at $139.95 per month. This ranks the city 640th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Baxter Springs accounts for 19,387,815.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 77th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 48th 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.
372nd13.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Baxter Springs
640th$139.95Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED13.29141.12105,299.8113,992,249

Columbus, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Columbus, which is 2.27% below the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents. Empire District Electric sells an estimated 354.07 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Kansas average monthly residential electricity bill is $119.59, while the Columbus average is 17.02% higher at $139.95 per month. This ranks the city 640th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Columbus accounts for 14,602,843.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 93rd largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 48th 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.
372nd13.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Columbus
640th$139.95Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED13.29141.12105,299.8113,992,249

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Galena, KS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Galena, which is 2.27% below the average Kansas price of 13.62 cents. Empire District Electric sells an estimated 676.71 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Kansas average monthly residential electricity bill is $119.59, while the Galena average is 17.02% higher at $139.95 per month. This ranks the city 640th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Galena accounts for 13,814,438.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 99th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,958.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 341st 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.
372nd13.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Galena
640th$139.95Average 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 ElectricBUNDLED13.29141.12105,299.8113,992,249

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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 1,147,046447,404,670.08390.05

Cherokee County, Kansas Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Cherokee County creates 107,169,850.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 25th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 5,493.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 1207th 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
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
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 1.70%. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Cherokee County a rank of 76th best in the US out of 3230.

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:
    • Evergy: 19.87%
    • Empire District Electric: 71.87%
    • 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 Electric3,781
2Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative1,613
3Evergy1,512

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: 2024-03-21