Kentucky Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Kentucky is 13.81¢/kWh (the 8th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $192.52, per EIA data. That rate is 4.5¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 13.17 | 173.52 | 1318 |
| September 2025 | 13.56 | 136.62 | 1008 |
| October 2025 | 13.62 | 116.72 | 857 |
| November 2025 | 13.70 | 120.93 | 882 |
| December 2025 | 13.22 | 170.39 | 1289 |
| January 2026 | 14.27 | 208.92 | 1464 |
| February 2026 | 13.42 | 181.05 | 1349 |
| March 2026 | 14.88 | 139.67 | 938 |
| April 2026 | 15.02 | 121.81 | 811 |
| May 2026 | 14.98 | 127.90 | 854 |
| June 2026 | 14.26 | 160.20 | 1123 |
| July 2026 | 13.81 | 192.52 | 1394 |
Kentucky vs the U.S. average
| Kentucky | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 13.81¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $192.52 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1394 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.2% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +19.2% | +32.4% |
Kentucky's average residential rate of 13.81¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 8th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.2% (Kentucky) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +19.2% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1394 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Kentucky's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Kentucky
Average effective rates and bills for Kentucky's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 12.66 | 169.50 | 1,338 | 456,319 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 13.13 | 179.95 | 1,371 | 391,059 |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | 13.44 | 159.08 | 1,184 | 142,024 |
| Kentucky Power Co | 14.94 | 193.45 | 1,295 | 129,429 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | 14.88 | 152.14 | 1,022 | 65,803 |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | 13.30 | 187.68 | 1,411 | 62,916 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Kentucky rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Kentucky's average rate of 13.81¢/kWh is about $138.10. The state's actual average usage is 1394 kWh/month, which is what produces the $192.52 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Kentucky gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.