Electricity rates in Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville (32,205 people, Christian County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Hopkinsville pay about 13.96¢/kWh, 0% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Hopkinsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hopkinsville | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $142 | 9,760 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $176 | 41K | 986 |
Power outages in Christian County right now
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Outage history in Christian County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 785 | 323 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,254 (25.4%) | 5,058 (13.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-12-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (785 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fort Campbell North 13.9¢
- Elkton 14.2¢
- Cadiz 14.2¢
- Nortonville 12.8¢
- Guthrie 14.2¢
- Dawson Springs 12.8¢
- Princeton 12.8¢
- Earlington 12.8¢
- Greenville 12.8¢
- Madisonville 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42240, 42241
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hopkinsville?
Most homes in Hopkinsville get power from City of Hopkinsville, where residential customers pay an average of 13.96¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hopkinsville: Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op (14.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hopkinsville?
About $142 a month, based on 1,019 kWh a month (the average for City of Hopkinsville customers) at 13.96¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hopkinsville, KY?
3 utilities serve Hopkinsville's ZIP codes: City of Hopkinsville, Tennessee Valley Authority, Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hopkinsville?
In 2025, customers in Christian County averaged 5 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-27, when 5,058 customers (13.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.