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How much does electricity cost in Kentucky?

The average residential electricity rate in Kentucky is 14.28¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 16th-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 23% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-06-25). State averages are not household tariffs: taxes, fixed charges, and tiered or time-of-use pricing are not included.

Example monthly bills at the Kentucky average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usageEstimated rangeMost likely
500 kWh$59.12–$87.96$71.40
1,000 kWh$118.24–$175.93$142.80
1,500 kWh$177.36–$263.89$214.20

What appliances cost to run in Kentucky

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Kentucky state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

ApplianceReference scenariokWh/monthEstimated/month
Central air conditioner8 hours a day with moderate cycling504.00$71.97
Space heater6 hours a day on 20 days in a month144.00$20.56
Electric water heaterElements active about 3 hours a day405.00$57.83
Refrigerator150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle37.80$5.40
EV home charging (Level 2)About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)468.00$66.83
Pool pump8 hours a day at full draw264.00$37.70
Electric dryer45-minute cycles, twelve times per month22.95$3.28
Television5 hours a day of mixed viewing16.50$2.36

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-04-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Kentucky?
The published state-average residential rate for Kentucky is 14.28 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.
Is electricity in Kentucky cheap or expensive compared with other states?
Kentucky has the 16th-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 23% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).
Why is my actual Kentucky bill different from these estimates?
These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

  • Nevada — next-cheapest state average (14.19¢/kWh)
  • Georgia — next state average up (14.67¢/kWh)

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