Electricity rates in Middlesboro, KY
Middlesboro (10,730 people, Bell 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 Middlesboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Electric cooperative | 13.79¢ | $156 | 23K | 910 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Bell County right now
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Outage history in Bell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 778 | 592 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 93 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,773 (30.8%) | 7,312 (59.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (778 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pineville 12.8¢
- Barbourville 12.8¢
- Williamsburg 12.8¢
- Harlan 12.8¢
- Corbin 12.8¢
- North Corbin 12.8¢
- Manchester 12.8¢
- Pine Knot 12.8¢
- London 12.8¢
- Whitley City 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40965
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Middlesboro?
Most homes in Middlesboro 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 Middlesboro: Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Middlesboro?
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 Middlesboro, KY?
3 utilities serve Middlesboro's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Cumberland Valley Electric, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Middlesboro?
In 2025, customers in Bell County averaged 9 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 93 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 7,312 customers (59.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.