Electricity rates in Carrollton, KY
Carrollton (3,886 people, Carroll County) is served by 3 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 Carrollton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Owen Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.25¢ | $152 | 65K | 135 |
| Shelby Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.67¢ | $187 | 17K | 245 |
Power outages in Carroll County right now
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Outage history in Carroll County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 368 | 277 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 908 (14.4%) | 3,151 (49.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (368 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Providence 12.8¢
- Warsaw 12.8¢
- Owenton 12.8¢
- Eminence 12.8¢
- La Grange 13.3¢
- Buckner 13.3¢
- Crestwood 12.8¢
- Verona 14.1¢
- Pewee Valley 13.3¢
- Orchard Grass Hills 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 41008
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carrollton?
Most homes in Carrollton 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 Carrollton: Owen Electric Co-op (13.25¢), Shelby Energy Co-op (14.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carrollton?
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 Carrollton, KY?
3 utilities serve Carrollton's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Owen Electric Co-op, Shelby Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carrollton?
In 2025, customers in Carroll County averaged 4 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 3,151 customers (49.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.