Utility Providers in Americus, Kansas

Americus is served by 20 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Lyon County.

Lyon County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Americus vs. US average

Electricity
13.1¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 7% below KS state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$13.14/Mcf
↓ 9% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Americus-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Americus

Electricity$150-$199 (13.1¢–13.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Americus heats its homes

66%
24%
11%

66% natural gas · 24% electricity · 11% other fuels

Electric rates in Americus

Residential rates range from 13.1¢ to 13.1¢ per kWh.

Americus
13.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Americus is served by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, a investor owned utility.

This is 21% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Americus

Americus has strong broadband coverage.

Tri-County Telephone
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Consolidated Communications
50 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc

Water 12 providers

ADMIRE, CITY OF
EMPORIA, CITY OF
HARTFORD, CITY OF
PARK PLACE COMMUNITIES MGT LLC
READING, CITY OF

Sewer 1 provider

AMERICUS, CITY OF (WWTP)

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 50 Mbps
Tri-County Telephone
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Americus, KS

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.