Electricity rates in Cynthiana, KY
Cynthiana (6,423 people, Harrison County) is served by 2 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 Cynthiana
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.26¢ | $165 | 62K | 426 |
Power outages in Harrison County right now
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Outage history in Harrison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 542 | 174 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,270 (34%) | 4,236 (44.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-10-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (542 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Paris 12.8¢
- Carlisle 12.8¢
- Georgetown 12.8¢
- Falmouth 12.8¢
- Williamstown 14.1¢
- Lexington-Fayette 12.8¢
- Dry Ridge 12.8¢
- Midway 12.8¢
- Mount Vernon 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 41031
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cynthiana?
Most homes in Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cynthiana?
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 Cynthiana, KY?
2 utilities serve Cynthiana's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cynthiana?
In 2025, customers in Harrison County averaged 2 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-16, when 4,236 customers (44.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.