Kentucky Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Kentucky is 13.80¢/kWh (the 8th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $188.17, per EIA data. That rate is 4.4¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 13.40 | 131.65 | 982 |
| October 2025 | 13.48 | 112.48 | 835 |
| November 2025 | 13.58 | 116.58 | 859 |
| December 2025 | 13.10 | 164.25 | 1254 |
| January 2026 | 14.27 | 208.91 | 1464 |
| February 2026 | 13.42 | 181.05 | 1349 |
| March 2026 | 14.89 | 139.87 | 940 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | 13.80 | 188.17 | 1364 |
Kentucky vs the U.S. average
| Kentucky | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 13.80¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $188.17 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1364 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.3% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +18.7% | +30.5% |
Kentucky's average residential rate of 13.8¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 8th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.3% (Kentucky) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +18.7% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1364 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Kentucky's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Kentucky
Average effective rates and bills for Kentucky's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 12.50 | 158.29 | 1,266 | 456,568 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 12.85 | 163.40 | 1,272 | 390,978 |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | 13.05 | 143.22 | 1,098 | 142,077 |
| Kentucky Power Co | 19.75 | 245.72 | 1,244 | 129,474 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | 14.72 | 161.64 | 1,098 | 65,835 |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | 12.94 | 199.51 | 1,542 | 63,156 |
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 13.80¢/kWh is about $138.00. The state's actual average usage is 1364 kWh/month, which is what produces the $188.17 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.