What is the average electricity rate in Effingham, Kansas?

The average residential electricity rate in Effingham is approximately 14.37¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $110 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Effingham?

Natural gas customers in Effingham pay an average of $80 per month. The rate is approximately $1.30/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Effingham, Kansas?

Electricity in Effingham 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 Effingham?

Effingham 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 Effingham electricity rates compare to Kansas averages?

Effingham's electricity rate of 14.37¢/kWh is below the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Effingham?

To start electric service in Effingham, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Effingham, Kansas

Electricity in Effingham, Kansas (KS) is distributed by Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) at rates close to the Kansas average of 15.13¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas). Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh/kWh, Effingham's electricity rate of 14.37¢/kWh is 0.76¢ below the Kansas average. As Kansas has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Effingham

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

Natural Gas Utility in Effingham

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

Effingham vs Kansas Energy Rates

Metric	Effingham	Kansas Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.37¢	15.13¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.30	$1.27	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$110	$116	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$80	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Effingham Residents

As a Kansas city, Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Effingham, Kansas

The average residential electricity rate in Effingham is approximately 14.37¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $110 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Effingham pay an average of $80 per month. The rate is approximately $1.30/therm per therm.
Electricity in Effingham 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.
Effingham 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.
Effingham's electricity rate of 14.37¢/kWh is below the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Effingham, 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.