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 46.17 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 421st highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the country.
Cherokee County has emissions of 5,509.97 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Kansas average of 4,656.5.
Cherokee County is the 1913th largest county in the US.
At $138.21, the average monthly residential electric bill in Cherokee County is 15.49% more than the Kansas average and 0.14% 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 433rd out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
275,490 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
900,590 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
900,590 MWh
Production per Capita
46.17 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
107,482,923 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,509.97 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Baxter Springs
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Rates and Production Categories
Baxter Springs Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.09¢ per kWh
- 14.27% higher than last month
- 1.64% higher than April last year
- 2.04% lower than the Kansas average
- 16.68% lower than the US average
- 419th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 331 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 47 since April last year
- 10,274th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,948 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,994 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.81¢ per kWh
- 0.15% higher than last month
- 12.9% lower than April last year
- 5.82% lower than the Kansas average
- 20.56% lower than the US average
- 111th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 393 since April last year
- 6,517th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 492 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 10,383 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$99.58 per month
- 3.89% lower than last month
- 1.56% higher than April last year
- 13.07% higher than the Kansas average
- 11.68% lower than the US average
- 676th in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 11,129th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,651 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 492 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.07 per month
- 0.09% higher than last month
- 16.14% lower than April last year
- 14.35% higher than the Kansas average
- 0.01% lower than the US average
- 673rd in the state out of 737 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since April last year
- 15,989th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 272 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 10,255 since April last year
Baxter Springs, KS Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Baxter Springs, which is 5.82% below the average Kansas price of 13.60 cents. Selling an estimated 471.65 megawatt hours per year, Empire District Electric is the largest vendor in the city.
The use of electricity in Baxter Springs accounts for 18,206,910.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 76th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 580th highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Baxter Springs have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Baxter Springs, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric | BUNDLED | 12.82 | 136.07 | 105,442.8 | 13,517,209 |
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Columbus, KS Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Columbus, which is 5.82% below the average Kansas price of 13.60 cents. Selling an estimated 355.25 megawatt hours per year, Empire District Electric is the largest vendor in the city.
The use of electricity in Columbus accounts for 13,713,389.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 91st largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 53rd highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Columbus have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric | BUNDLED | 12.82 | 136.07 | 105,442.8 | 13,517,209 |
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Galena, KS Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Galena, which is 5.82% below the average Kansas price of 13.60 cents. Selling an estimated 678.97 megawatt hours per year, Empire District Electric is the largest vendor in the city.
The use of electricity in Galena accounts for 12,973,005.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 98th largest amount in the state out of 741 cities. This total equates to 4,656.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 53rd highest in Kansas for emissions per capita. The residents of Galena have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Galena
Galena residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Galena, Kansas
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric | BUNDLED | 12.82 | 136.07 | 105,442.8 | 13,517,209 |
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Electricity Production in Cherokee County, Kansas
Power Plants in Cherokee County, Kansas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton CDP | KS | Natural Gas | 900,590 | 351,367,315.05 | 390.15 |
Cherokee County, Kansas Details
Electricity use in Cherokee County creates 107,482,922.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 24th largest amount of any county in the state. Averaging 5,509.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 1247th 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.
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:
- Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative: 8.26%
- Evergy: 19.87%
- Empire District Electric: 71.87%
- 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire District Electric | 3,790 |
| 2 | Evergy | 1,517 |
| 3 | Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative | 1,440 |
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.
