Electricity rates in Mount Vernon, KY
Mount Vernon (2,583 people, Rockcastle County) is served by 5 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 Mount Vernon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $155 | 65K | 1,368 |
| Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.26¢ | $165 | 62K | 426 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| City of Berea Municipal Utility | Municipal utility | 10.73¢ | $117 | 4,698 | — |
Power outages in Rockcastle County right now
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Outage history in Rockcastle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 583 | 651 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,513 (31.4%) | 2,343 (29.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-24 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (583 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lexington-Fayette 12.8¢
- Lexington 12.8¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
- Versailles 12.8¢
- Georgetown 12.8¢
- Midway 12.8¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
- Paris 12.8¢
- Lawrenceburg 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40456
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Vernon?
Most homes in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon: South Kentucky Rural E C C (14.64¢), Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon, KY?
5 utilities serve Mount Vernon's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., South Kentucky Rural E C C, Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., City of Berea Municipal Utility. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Vernon?
In 2025, customers in Rockcastle County averaged 10 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 2,343 customers (29.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.