Electricity rates in Morehead, KY
Morehead (7,622 people, Rowan County) is served by 6 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 Morehead
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Clark Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $157 | 26K | 918 |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.70¢ | $148 | 24K | 202 |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 16.00¢ | $153 | 17K | 386 |
| Grayson Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.82¢ | $170 | 14K | 2,391 |
Power outages in Rowan County right now
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Outage history in Rowan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,181 | 289 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,413 (42.5%) | 5,235 (34.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,181 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Central City 12.8¢
- Greenville 12.8¢
- Livermore 12.8¢
- Nortonville 12.8¢
- Madisonville 12.8¢
- Earlington 12.8¢
- Beaver Dam 12.8¢
- Hartford 12.8¢
- Oak Grove 14.2¢
- Morgantown 13.0¢
ZIP codes: 40351
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Morehead?
Most homes in Morehead 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 Morehead: Kentucky Power Co. (16.65¢), Clark Energy Co-op (14.04¢), Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op (13.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Morehead?
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 Morehead, KY?
6 utilities serve Morehead's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Kentucky Power Co., Clark Energy Co-op, Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op, Licking Valley Rural E C C, Grayson Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Morehead?
In 2025, customers in Rowan County averaged 4 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 5,235 customers (34.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.