Decatur County, KS: 3 Electric Providers

Decatur County, Kansas Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Decatur County, KS is $122.20
  • The average electricity rate in Decatur County, KS is 14.55¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Decatur County, KS

The average residential electric bill in Decatur County, KS is $122.20 per month. Decatur County, KS is the 30th most expensive county in Kansas for electricity.

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Decatur County, Kansas Electricity Overview

There was a 10.65% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the preceding year in Decatur County.

Prairie Land Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in Decatur County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Decatur County is ranked as the 2147th highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3221 counties for total electricity generation, producing 3.92 megawatt hours.

Emitting 12,134,255.9 kilograms of CO2 gases, Decatur County has the 64th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in Kansas.

The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.59 cents, while residents of Decatur County enjoy an average rate that is 12.32% less at 14.55 cents per kilowatt hour.

Decatur County generates 0.01% of their required electricity and must import the additional 99.99% from nearby counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    39,767 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.24 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    4 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    12,134,256 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,346.08 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oberlin

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Oberlin Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.63¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 13.3% higher than November last year
  • 12.1% higher than the Kansas average
  • 2.38% lower than the US average
  • 575th in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
  • 17,700th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 706 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,027 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.83¢ per kWh

  • 1.04% higher than last month
  • 6.2% higher than November last year
  • 11.45% higher than the Kansas average
  • 4% lower than the US average
  • 575th in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 16,930th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 256 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,230 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$68.02 per month

  • 12.52% lower than last month
  • 12.11% higher than November last year
  • 28.7% lower than the Kansas average
  • 42.47% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 724th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,792 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 301 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$83.63 per month

  • 0.74% higher than last month
  • 4.54% higher than November last year
  • 32.05% lower than the Kansas average
  • 41.21% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 739 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 326th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 29 since November last year

Oberlin, KS Electricity Overview

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Oberlin has an average residential electricity rate of 15.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.59% less than the average nationwide price of 16.59 cents. The city has encouraged a 90.00% decline in non-renewable fuel type usage in their electricity production facilities. Electricity production plants in the city produce, on average, 0 megawatt hours per resident from non-renewable energy sources.

Oberlin residents average 4,346.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 41st highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 7,723,627.02 kilograms, the city ranks 133rd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city is home to one power producing plant. Oberlin's top fuel type utilized for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. The city produces 3.92 megawatt hours from this fuel source.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oberlin

Oberlin residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.136/kWh$119.88/mo.$59.45/mo.
575th15.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oberlin
11th$83.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oberlin Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oberlin, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Oberlin UtilitiesBUNDLED15.6084.23.926,872.911,072,401.85

Norcatur, KS Electricity Overview

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Norcatur has an average residential electricity rate of 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.26% less than the average nationwide price of 16.59 cents. Norcatur has the 413th largest population in Kansas, with 231 residents living within its borders. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an estimated 4 total residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.

Norcatur residents average 4,345.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 120th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 1,003,798.3 kilograms, the city ranks 411th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 3,290.21 megawatt hours consumed in Norcatur must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Norcatur

Norcatur residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.161/kWh$0.116/kWh$176.73/mo.$75.41/mo.
510th14.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Norcatur
233rd$121.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Norcatur Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Norcatur, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.68122.44145,862.2321,406,562.82

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Jennings, KS Electricity Overview

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Jennings has an average residential electricity rate of 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.26% less than the average nationwide price of 16.59 cents. Jennings has the 603rd largest population in Kansas, with 77 residents living within its borders. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an estimated 1 total residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.

Jennings residents average 4,345.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 120th highest in the state out of 741 in this category. With total emissions of 334,599.43 kilograms, the city ranks 598th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 1,096.74 megawatt hours consumed in Jennings must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jennings

Jennings residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.161/kWh$0.116/kWh$176.73/mo.$75.41/mo.
510th14.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jennings
217th$121.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jennings Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jennings, Kansas

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Prairie Land Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.68122.44145,862.2321,406,562.82

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Decatur County, Kansas Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Decatur County, Kansas

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Oberlin KS Distillate Fuel Oil 3.92242,963.3231755.9517

Decatur County, Kansas Production Fuel Makeup

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Decatur County residents average 4,346.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. At 4,346.08 kilograms per person and 2,792 residents in the county, the county emits 12,134,255.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 64th worst rank in the state for total emissions. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Decatur County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Decatur County has one power producing plant within its borders.

Decatur County, Kansas Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Decatur County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Regulations put in place at the state level are poor for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Decatur County averages out to about 8.04% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43% and the state average is 2.44%, resulting in a rank of 2826th best in the country and a state rank of 88th best out of 3221 and 105 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Decatur County:

  • Dresden, Kansas:
    • Midwest Energy: 91.84%
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 8.16%
  • Jennings, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Norcatur, Kansas:
    • Prairie Land Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Oberlin, Kansas:
    • Oberlin Utilities: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Decatur County, Kansas?

Decatur County, Kansas is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Decatur County, Kansas?

By total revenue, Prairie Land Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Decatur County, Kansas.

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

Decatur County, Kansas is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Decatur County, Kansas?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Prairie Land Electric Cooperative3,559
2Oberlin Utilities1,429
3Midwest Energy184

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Published: 2025-04-09