Utility Providers in Lakin, Kansas

Lakin is served by 11 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Kearny County.

Kearny County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Lakin vs. US average

Electricity
11.9¢/kWh
↓ 28% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 16% 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 Lakin-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 Lakin

Electricity$200-$249 (11.5¢–12.3¢/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 Lakin heats its homes

71%
16%
13%

71% natural gas · 16% electricity · 13% other fuels

Electric rates in Lakin

Residential rates range from 11.5¢ to 12.3¢ per kWh.

Lakin
11.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS), Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 28% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Lakin

Lakin has moderate broadband coverage.

Pioneer Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS)
Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas 2 providers

Midwest Energy Inc.

Water 2 providers

DEERFIELD, CITY OF

Sewer 1 provider

LAKIN WASTEWATER PLANT

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Pioneer Communications
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Lakin, 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.