Electricity rates in Horse Cave, KY
Horse Cave (2,344 people, Hart County) is served by 3 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 Horse Cave
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.71¢ | $150 | 25K | 341 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hart County right now
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Outage history in Hart County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 361 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,838 (16.9%) | 3,057 (28.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-21 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (361 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cave City 12.8¢
- Munfordville 12.8¢
- Glasgow 14.7¢
- Edmonton 13.7¢
- Greensburg 12.8¢
- Hodgenville 12.8¢
- Leitchfield 12.8¢
- Bowling Green 12.8¢
- Campbellsville 12.8¢
- Scottsville 13.0¢
ZIP codes: 42749
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Horse Cave?
Most homes in Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave: Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Horse Cave?
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 Horse Cave, KY?
3 utilities serve Horse Cave's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Horse Cave?
In 2025, customers in Hart County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 3,057 customers (28.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.