Electricity rates in Barbourville, KY
Barbourville (3,174 people, Knox County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Kentucky Utilities Co. pay about 12.80¢/kWh, 8% less than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Barbourville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Electric cooperative | 13.79¢ | $156 | 23K | 910 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Knox County right now
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Outage history in Knox County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 526 | 653 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,263 (21.4%) | 4,227 (27.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (526 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Corbin 12.8¢
- Pineville 12.8¢
- North Corbin 12.8¢
- Williamsburg 12.8¢
- Middlesboro 12.8¢
- Manchester 12.8¢
- London 12.8¢
- Harlan 12.8¢
- Annville 15.5¢
- Whitley City 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40906
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Barbourville?
Most homes in Barbourville get power from Kentucky Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Barbourville: Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢), Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Barbourville?
About $149 a month, based on 1,164 kWh a month (the average for Kentucky Utilities Co. customers) at 12.80¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Barbourville, KY?
4 utilities serve Barbourville's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Cumberland Valley Electric, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Barbourville?
In 2025, customers in Knox County averaged 10 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 4,227 customers (27.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.