Utility Providers in Meriden, Kansas

Meriden is served by 28 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Meriden 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 Meriden-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 Meriden

Electricity$150-$199 (13.1¢–13.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Meriden heats its homes

35%
17%
48%

35% natural gas · 17% electricity · 48% other fuels

Electric rates in Meriden

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

Meriden
13.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, FreeState Electric Coop.

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

Internet providers in Meriden

Meriden has strong broadband coverage.

Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
100 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
FreeState Electric Coop

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atmos Energy Corporation
Kansas Gas Service Co.

Water 18 providers

JEFFERSON CO RWD 1
JEFFERSON CO RWD 10
JEFFERSON CO RWD 11
JEFFERSON CO RWD 12
JEFFERSON CO RWD 13
JEFFERSON CO RWD 15
JEFFERSON CO RWD 2
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Sewer 1 provider

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Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Meriden, 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.