Utility Providers in Great Bend, Kansas

Great Bend is served by 26 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Barton County.

Barton County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Great Bend 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 Great Bend-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 Great Bend

Electricity$100-$149 (12.1¢–14.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$28/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 Great Bend heats its homes

68%
22%
10%

68% natural gas · 22% electricity · 10% other fuels

Electric rates in Great Bend

Residential rates range from 12.1¢ to 14.5¢ per kWh.

Great Bend
13.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc.

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

Internet providers in Great Bend

Great Bend has strong broadband coverage.

Golden Belt Telephone Association Inc
2,500 Mbps
Fiber
Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Nex-Tech
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UPN
500 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 3 providers

Midwest Energy Inc - (KS)
Western Coop Electric Assn Inc
Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas 2 providers

Kansas Gas Service Co.
Midwest Energy Inc.

Water 11 providers

ALBERT, CITY OF
BARTON CO RWD 2
BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BARTON HILLS ADDITION
CLAFLIN, CITY OF
ELLINWOOD, CITY OF
GREAT BEND, CITY OF
HOISINGTON, CITY OF
OLMITZ, CITY OF
PAWNEE ROCK, CITY OF
SUSANK, CITY OF

Sewer 2 providers

GREAT BEND WWTP
GREAT BEND, CITY OF (WWTP)

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Golden Belt Telephone Association Inc
Fiber up to 2,500 Mbps
Nex-Tech
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UPN
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Great Bend, 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.