What is the average electricity rate in Smith Center, Kansas?

The average residential electricity rate in Smith Center is approximately 15.43¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Smith Center?

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

Which electric company serves Smith Center, Kansas?

Electricity in Smith Center 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 Smith Center?

Smith Center 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 Smith Center electricity rates compare to Kansas averages?

Smith Center's electricity rate of 15.43¢/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 Smith Center?

To start electric service in Smith Center, 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.

Smith Center, Kansas Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Smith Center, Kansas

Electricity in Smith Center, 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, Smith Center's electricity rate of 15.43¢/kWh is 0.30¢ above the Kansas average. As Kansas has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Smith Center

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

Natural Gas Utility in Smith Center

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

Smith Center vs Kansas Energy Rates

Metric	Smith Center	Kansas Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.43¢	15.13¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.22	$1.27	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$118	$116	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Smith Center Residents

As a Kansas city, Smith Center 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 Smith Center 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 Smith Center, Kansas

The average residential electricity rate in Smith Center is approximately 15.43¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Smith Center pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $1.22/therm per therm.
Electricity in Smith Center 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.
Smith Center 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.
Smith Center's electricity rate of 15.43¢/kWh is above the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Smith Center, 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.