Electricity rates in Jenkins, KY
Jenkins (2,103 people, Letcher County) is served by 2 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 Jenkins
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Letcher County right now
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Outage history in Letcher County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,527 | 1,201 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 96 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,066 (45.8%) | 3,258 (29.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-24 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,527 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whitesburg 16.6¢
- Pikeville 16.6¢
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- Cumberland 12.8¢
- Hazard 16.6¢
- Prestonsburg 16.6¢
- Van Lear 16.6¢
- Harlan 12.8¢
- Paintsville 16.6¢
- Salyersville 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41537
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jenkins?
Most homes in Jenkins 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 Jenkins?
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 Jenkins, KY?
2 utilities serve Jenkins's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jenkins?
In 2025, customers in Letcher County averaged 20 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 96 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 3,258 customers (29.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.