Electricity rates in Elk Creek, KY
Elk Creek (1,539 people, Spencer 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 Elk Creek
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 11.51¢ | $145 | 54K | 512 |
| Shelby Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.67¢ | $187 | 17K | 245 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.26¢ | $124 | 388K | 228 |
Power outages in Spencer County right now
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Outage history in Spencer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 372 | 1,086 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,723 (32.3%) | 3,817 (45.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-01 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (372 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Taylorsville 12.8¢
- Simpsonville 12.8¢
- Mount Washington 13.3¢
- Shelbyville 12.8¢
- Jeffersontown 13.3¢
- Fern Creek 13.3¢
- Bloomfield 12.8¢
- Middletown 13.3¢
- Douglass Hills 13.3¢
- Highview 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 40022, 40071
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elk Creek?
Most homes in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek: Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. (11.51¢), Shelby Energy Co-op (14.67¢), Louisville Gas & Electric Co. (13.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elk Creek?
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 Elk Creek, KY?
4 utilities serve Elk Creek's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Salt River Electric Co-op Corp., Shelby Energy Co-op, Louisville Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elk Creek?
In 2025, customers in Spencer County averaged 18 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 3,817 customers (45.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.