Utility Providers in Gem, Kansas

Gem is served by 9 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Thomas County.

Thomas County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Gem vs. US average

Electricity
13.0¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 8% 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 Gem-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 Gem

Electricity$150-$199 (12.1¢–13.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Gem heats its homes

88%
12%

88% natural gas · 12% other fuels

Electric rates in Gem

Residential rates range from 12.1¢ to 13.8¢ per kWh.

Gem
12.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc.

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

Internet providers in Gem

Gem has moderate broadband coverage.

Nex-Tech
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Midwest Energy Inc - (KS)
Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Midwest Energy Inc.

Water 3 providers

BREWSTER, CITY OF
REXFORD, CITY OF

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Nex-Tech
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Gem, 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.