Electricity rates in Monticello, KY
Monticello (6,090 people, Wayne County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on South Kentucky Rural E C C pay about 14.64¢/kWh, 5% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Monticello
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $155 | 65K | 1,368 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 565 | 543 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,905 (36.5%) | 3,328 (24.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (565 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jamestown 12.8¢
- Albany 14.6¢
- Russell Springs 12.8¢
- Whitley City 12.8¢
- Stearns 12.8¢
- Somerset 12.8¢
- Pine Knot 12.8¢
- Burkesville 14.6¢
- Columbia 12.8¢
- Liberty 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42633
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monticello?
Most homes in Monticello get power from South Kentucky Rural E C C, where residential customers pay an average of 14.64¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Monticello?
About $155 a month, based on 1,058 kWh a month (the average for South Kentucky Rural E C C customers) at 14.64¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Monticello, KY?
2 utilities serve Monticello's ZIP codes: South Kentucky Rural E C C, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monticello?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 9 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-12, when 3,328 customers (24.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.