Electricity rates in Hendron, KY
Hendron (4,687 people, McCracken County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation pay about 18.58¢/kWh, 33% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Hendron
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 18.58¢ | $226 | 24K | 395 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Paducah | Municipal utility | 16.14¢ | $146 | 19K | 33 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $180 | 32K | 380 |
Power outages in McCracken County right now
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Outage history in McCracken County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 136 | 219 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 77 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,132 (11.2%) | 9,954 (27.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-12-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (136 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 42001, 42003, 42027
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hendron?
Most homes in Hendron get power from Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, where residential customers pay an average of 18.58¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hendron: City of Paducah (16.14¢), Kentucky Utilities Co. (12.80¢), West Kentucky Rural E C C (14.90¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hendron?
About $226 a month, based on 1,214 kWh a month (the average for Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation customers) at 18.58¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hendron, KY?
5 utilities serve Hendron's ZIP codes: Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Paducah, Kentucky Utilities Co., West Kentucky Rural E C C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hendron?
In 2025, customers in McCracken County averaged 3 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 77 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-23, when 9,954 customers (27.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.