Electricity rates in Hazard, KY
Hazard (5,341 people, Perry County) is served by Kentucky Power Co.. Homes on Kentucky Power Co. pay about 16.65¢/kWh, 20% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Hazard
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
Power outages in Perry County right now
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Outage history in Perry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,110 | 934 |
| Days with outages | 102 | 108 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,739 (23%) | 2,096 (12.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cumberland 12.8¢
- Whitesburg 16.6¢
- Harlan 12.8¢
- Jenkins 16.6¢
- Manchester 12.8¢
- Salyersville 16.6¢
- Beattyville 12.8¢
- Prestonsburg 16.6¢
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- Pikeville 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41701, 41702
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hazard?
Most homes in Hazard get power from Kentucky Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hazard?
About $206 a month, based on 1,235 kWh a month (the average for Kentucky Power Co. customers) at 16.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hazard, KY?
Kentucky Power Co. serves Hazard.
How often does the power go out in Hazard?
In 2025, customers in Perry County averaged 15 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 108 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 2,096 customers (12.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.