Electricity rates in Columbia, KY
Columbia (4,644 people, Adair County) is served by 6 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 Columbia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $155 | 65K | 1,368 |
| Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.71¢ | $150 | 25K | 341 |
| Taylor County Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.07¢ | $151 | 25K | 456 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.81¢ | $165 | 21K | 528 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Adair County right now
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Outage history in Adair County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 89 | 138 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,066 (10%) | 2,772 (26%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (89 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Russell Springs 12.8¢
- Greensburg 12.8¢
- Jamestown 12.8¢
- Campbellsville 12.8¢
- Edmonton 13.7¢
- Burkesville 14.6¢
- Liberty 12.8¢
- Albany 14.6¢
- Monticello 14.6¢
- Lebanon 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42728
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbia?
Most homes in Columbia 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 Columbia: South Kentucky Rural E C C (14.64¢), Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.71¢), Taylor County Rural E C C (14.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbia?
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 Columbia, KY?
6 utilities serve Columbia's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., South Kentucky Rural E C C, Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Taylor County Rural E C C, Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN), Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbia?
In 2025, customers in Adair County averaged 2 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 2,772 customers (26%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.