Electricity rates in Dawson Springs, KY
Dawson Springs (2,737 people, Hopkins County) is served by 4 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 Dawson Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| 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 Hopkins County right now
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Outage history in Hopkins County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,353 | 242 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,292 (45.9%) | 3,597 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,353 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Princeton 12.8¢
- Earlington 12.8¢
- Nortonville 12.8¢
- Madisonville 12.8¢
- Eddyville 12.8¢
- Cadiz 14.2¢
- Clay 12.8¢
- Hopkinsville 14.0¢
- Marion 12.8¢
- Greenville 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42408
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dawson Springs?
Most homes in Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs: Kenergy Corp. (16.47¢), Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op (14.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dawson Springs?
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 Dawson Springs, KY?
4 utilities serve Dawson Springs's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., 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 Dawson Springs?
In 2025, customers in Hopkins County averaged 4 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 3,597 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.