Electricity rates in Jackson, KY
Jackson (2,356 people, Breathitt County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Kentucky Power Co. pay about 16.65¢/kWh, 20% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Jackson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 16.00¢ | $153 | 17K | 386 |
| Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.57¢ | $179 | 12K | 1,898 |
Power outages in Breathitt County right now
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Outage history in Breathitt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 816 | 1,638 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 96 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,786 (22.6%) | 2,662 (33.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-20 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (816 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Harrodsburg 12.8¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Danville 12.8¢
- Lawrenceburg 12.8¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
- Junction City 12.8¢
- Versailles 12.8¢
- Lancaster 12.8¢
- Springfield 12.8¢
- Stanford 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 41339
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jackson?
Most homes in Jackson 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Jackson: Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢), Licking Valley Rural E C C (16.00¢), Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (15.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jackson?
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 Jackson, KY?
4 utilities serve Jackson's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Licking Valley Rural E C C, Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jackson?
In 2025, customers in Breathitt County averaged 27 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 96 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 2,662 customers (33.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.