Electricity rates in Fort Knox, KY
Fort Knox (10,124 people, Hardin County) is served by 5 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 Fort Knox
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.26¢ | $124 | 388K | 228 |
| Nolin Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.45¢ | $155 | 37K | 199 |
| Meade County Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 16.05¢ | $166 | 30K | 446 |
| Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.71¢ | $150 | 25K | 341 |
Power outages in Hardin County right now
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Outage history in Hardin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 177 | 232 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,796 (12.8%) | 9,312 (15.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-23 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (177 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Radcliff 13.4¢
- Vine Grove 12.8¢
- Doe Valley 13.3¢
- Lebanon Junction 12.8¢
- Brandenburg 13.3¢
- Elizabethtown 13.4¢
- Shepherdsville 13.3¢
- Valley Station 13.3¢
- Irvington 16.1¢
- Brooks 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 40121, 40122
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Knox?
Most homes in Fort Knox 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 Fort Knox: Louisville Gas & Electric Co. (13.26¢), Nolin Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.45¢), Meade County Rural E C C (16.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Knox?
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 Fort Knox, KY?
5 utilities serve Fort Knox's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Louisville Gas & Electric Co., Nolin Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Meade County Rural E C C, Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Knox?
In 2025, customers in Hardin County averaged 3 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 9,312 customers (15.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.