Electricity rates in Benton, KY
Benton (4,357 people, Marshall County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op pay about 14.16¢/kWh, 2% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Benton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $176 | 41K | 986 |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $180 | 32K | 380 |
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 18.58¢ | $226 | 24K | 395 |
| City of Benton | Municipal utility | 15.73¢ | $169 | 1,891 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Marshall County right now
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Outage history in Marshall County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 525 | 486 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,357 (23.5%) | 11,045 (59.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (525 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 42025
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Benton?
Most homes in Benton get power from Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.16¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Benton: West Kentucky Rural E C C (14.90¢), Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation (18.58¢), City of Benton (15.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Benton?
About $176 a month, based on 1,243 kWh a month (the average for Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 14.16¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Benton, KY?
5 utilities serve Benton's ZIP codes: Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op, West Kentucky Rural E C C, Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, City of Benton, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Benton?
In 2025, customers in Marshall County averaged 8 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 11,045 customers (59.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.