| Cover | Jan. 30, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 30, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 333-274815 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000032689 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 44-0236370 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | KS |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 602 S. Joplin Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Joplin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 64801 |
| City Area Code | 417 |
| Local Phone Number | 625-5100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 30, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 333-274815-01 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EMPIRE DISTRICT BONDCO, LLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001994341 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-3459519 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | c/o The Empire District Electric Company |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 602 S. Joplin Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Joplin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 64801 |
| City Area Code | 417 |
| Local Phone Number | 625-5100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
