Electricity rates in Hartford, KY
Hartford (2,750 people, Ohio 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 Hartford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $172 | 62K | 476 |
| Kenergy Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.47¢ | $202 | 48K | 691 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Ohio County right now
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Outage history in Ohio County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 505 | 239 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,290 (25.6%) | 1,470 (11.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-04-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (505 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Beaver Dam 12.8¢
- Oak Grove 14.2¢
- Livermore 12.8¢
- Central City 12.8¢
- Masonville 16.5¢
- Morehead 12.8¢
- Morgantown 13.0¢
- Knottsville 16.5¢
- Greenville 12.8¢
- Owensboro 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 42347
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hartford?
Most homes in Hartford 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 Hartford: Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.02¢), Kenergy Corp. (16.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hartford?
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 Hartford, KY?
4 utilities serve Hartford's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Kenergy Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hartford?
In 2025, customers in Ohio County averaged 3 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-23, when 1,470 customers (11.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.