Electricity rates in Central City, KY
Central City (5,892 people, Muhlenberg County) is served by 5 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 Central City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $172 | 62K | 476 |
| Kenergy Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.47¢ | $202 | 48K | 691 |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $176 | 41K | 986 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Muhlenberg County right now
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Outage history in Muhlenberg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,307 | 557 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,740 (105.6%) | 6,579 (44.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,307 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Morehead 12.8¢
- Greenville 12.8¢
- Livermore 12.8¢
- Beaver Dam 12.8¢
- Hartford 12.8¢
- Nortonville 12.8¢
- Oak Grove 14.2¢
- Madisonville 12.8¢
- Earlington 12.8¢
- Morgantown 13.0¢
ZIP codes: 42330
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Central City?
Most homes in Central City 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 Central City: Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.02¢), Kenergy Corp. (16.47¢), Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op (14.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Central City?
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 Central City, KY?
5 utilities serve Central City's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Kenergy Corp., Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Central City?
In 2025, customers in Muhlenberg County averaged 9 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 6,579 customers (44.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.