Utility Providers in Russell, Kansas

Russell is served by 23 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Russell County.

Russell County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Russell vs. US average

Electricity
13.3¢/kWh
↓ 19% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% 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 Russell-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 Russell

Electricity$150-$199 (12.1¢–14.5¢/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 Russell heats its homes

76%
15%
9%

76% natural gas · 15% electricity · 9% other fuels

Electric rates in Russell

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

Russell
13.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 19% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Russell

Russell has strong broadband coverage.

Gorham Telcom
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Nex-Tech
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Vyve Broadband
1,000 Mbps
Cable
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

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

Natural Gas 1 provider

Midwest Energy Inc.

Water 13 providers

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DORRANCE, CITY OF
ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1
GORHAM, CITY OF
PARADISE, CITY OF
RUSSELL CO RWD 1
RUSSELL CO RWD 2
RUSSELL CO RWD 3
RUSSELL CO RWD 4
RUSSELL, CITY OF

Sewer 1 provider

RUSSELL, CITY OF (WWTP)

Internet 6 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Gorham Telcom
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Nex-Tech
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Vyve Broadband
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Russell, 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.