Electricity rates in Meads, KY
Meads (288,649 people, Boyd County) is served by Kentucky Power Co.. Homes on Kentucky Power Co. pay about 16.65¢/kWh, 20% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Meads
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
Power outages in Boyd County right now
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Outage history in Boyd County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,230 | 197 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,198 (43.9%) | 4,429 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,230 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 41102, 41105, 41114
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Meads?
Most homes in Meads 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 Meads?
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 Meads, KY?
Kentucky Power Co. serves Meads.
How often does the power go out in Meads?
In 2025, customers in Boyd County averaged 3 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 4,429 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.