Electricity rates in La Center, KY
La Center (1,005 people, Ballard 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 La Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 18.58¢ | $226 | 24K | 395 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Ballard County right now
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Outage history in Ballard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 475 | 553 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,750 (65%) | 1,216 (28.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (475 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 42056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in La Center?
Most homes in La Center 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 La Center: Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation (18.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in La Center?
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 La Center, KY?
3 utilities serve La Center's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in La Center?
In 2025, customers in Ballard County averaged 9 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 1,216 customers (28.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.