What is the average electricity rate in Canton, Kansas?

The average residential electricity rate in Canton is approximately 15.28¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $117 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Canton?

Natural gas customers in Canton pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $1.22/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Canton, Kansas?

Electricity in Canton is distributed by Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Canton?

Canton natural gas service is provided by Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Canton electricity rates compare to Kansas averages?

Canton's electricity rate of 15.28¢/kWh is above the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Canton?

To start electric service in Canton, contact Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). For gas service, contact Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Canton, Kansas Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Canton, Kansas

Canton residents in Kansas receive electric service through Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and natural gas distribution from Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas). Kansas's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Canton households.

Compared to the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh/kWh, Canton's electricity rate of 15.28¢/kWh is 0.15¢ above the Kansas average. As Kansas has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Canton

Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy)
Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities)
Sunflower Electric Power

Natural Gas Utility in Canton

Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas)
Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy)
Atmos Energy Kansas

Canton vs Kansas Energy Rates

Metric	Canton	Kansas Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.28¢	15.13¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.22	$1.27	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$117	$116	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Canton Residents

As a Kansas city, Canton residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Kansas LIHEAP
✅ Kansas Energy Assistance Program
✅ Weatherization Assistance
✅ Evergy Smart Home Rewards

Energy-Saving Tips for Canton Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Canton, Kansas

The average residential electricity rate in Canton is approximately 15.28¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $117 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Canton pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $1.22/therm per therm.
Electricity in Canton is distributed by Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Canton natural gas service is provided by Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Canton's electricity rate of 15.28¢/kWh is above the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Canton, contact Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). For gas service, contact Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.