Electricity rates in Cumberland, KY
Cumberland (2,103 people, Harlan 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 Cumberland
| 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 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Harlan County right now
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Outage history in Harlan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,208 | 782 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 90 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,286 (38.6%) | 5,681 (41.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,208 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whitesburg 16.6¢
- Harlan 12.8¢
- Hazard 16.6¢
- Jenkins 16.6¢
- Pineville 12.8¢
- Pikeville 16.6¢
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- Manchester 12.8¢
- Middlesboro 12.8¢
- Prestonsburg 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 40823
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cumberland?
Most homes in Cumberland 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 Cumberland: Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cumberland?
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 Cumberland, KY?
3 utilities serve Cumberland's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Cumberland Valley Electric, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cumberland?
In 2025, customers in Harlan County averaged 13 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 90 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 5,681 customers (41.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.