Utility Providers in Lake City, Kansas

Lake City is served by 18 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Barber County.

Barber County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Lake City vs. US average

Electricity
13.8¢/kWh
↓ 16% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$13.14/Mcf
↓ 9% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Lake City-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 Lake City

Electricity$250+ (10.6¢–16.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$5/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.

Electric rates in Lake City

Residential rates range from 10.6¢ to 16.9¢ per kWh.

Lake City
13.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc, CMS Electric Coop Inc, Southern Pioneer Electric Company.

This is 17% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Lake City

Lake City has moderate broadband coverage.

South Central Telephone Assn Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Haviland Telephone
10 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc
CMS Electric Coop Inc
Southern Pioneer Electric Company

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 9 providers

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BARBER CO RWD 2
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Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Haviland Telephone
DSL up to 10 Mbps
South Central Telephone Assn Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Lake City, 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.