Electricity rates in Ashland, KY
Ashland (21,108 people, Boyd County) is served by Kentucky Power Co.. Homes on Kentucky Power Co. pay about 16.65¢/kWh, 20% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Ashland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
Power outages in Boyd County right now
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Outage history in Boyd County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,230 | 197 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,198 (43.9%) | 4,429 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,230 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Westwood 16.6¢
- Russell 16.6¢
- Flatwoods 16.6¢
- Catlettsburg 16.6¢
- Meads 16.6¢
- Raceland 16.6¢
- Wurtland 16.6¢
- Greenup 16.6¢
- Grayson 16.6¢
- South Shore 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41101, 41102, 41105, 41114
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ashland?
Most homes in Ashland get power from Kentucky Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ashland?
About $206 a month, based on 1,235 kWh a month (the average for Kentucky Power Co. customers) at 16.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ashland, KY?
Kentucky Power Co. serves Ashland.
How often does the power go out in Ashland?
In 2025, customers in Boyd County averaged 3 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 4,429 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.