Electricity rates in 66071 — Paola, KS
Homes in ZIP 66071 pay about 13.3¢ per kWh (Evergy Metro, Jan–Aug 2026). The Kansas average is 15.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 13.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 66071 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 66071
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro Investor Owned | 13.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 244,555 |
| Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Miami County | 13.8¢ 2024 | $192 | 11,393 |
| City of Osawatomie (KS) Municipal · serves Miami County | 11.9¢ 2024 | $168 | 2,070 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Miami County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Kansas price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 66071
How much does electricity cost in 66071?
About 13.3¢ per kWh for homes (Evergy Metro, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $120.
Who is the electric utility for 66071?
Evergy Metro, with about 244,555 residential customers in Kansas; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in KS getting more expensive?
The Kansas residential average was 15.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.6% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.