Electricity rates in Corbin, KY
Corbin (7,389 people, Whitley County) is served by 7 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 Corbin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Electric cooperative | 13.79¢ | $156 | 23K | 910 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $155 | 65K | 1,368 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Corbin City Utilities Comm | Municipal utility | 11.64¢ | $158 | 4,273 | — |
| City of Jellico | Municipal utility | 14.84¢ | $166 | 1,755 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Whitley County right now
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Outage history in Whitley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 354 | 412 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,937 (21.4%) | 3,468 (18.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-30 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (354 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Corbin 12.8¢
- London 12.8¢
- Barbourville 12.8¢
- Williamsburg 12.8¢
- Manchester 12.8¢
- Pineville 12.8¢
- Whitley City 12.8¢
- Annville 15.5¢
- Stearns 12.8¢
- Pine Knot 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40701, 40702
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Corbin?
Most homes in Corbin 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 Corbin: Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢), South Kentucky Rural E C C (14.64¢), Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in Corbin?
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 Corbin, KY?
7 utilities serve Corbin's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Cumberland Valley Electric, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Corbin City Utilities Comm, City of Jellico, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Corbin?
In 2025, customers in Whitley County averaged 6 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 3,468 customers (18.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.