Electricity rates in Murray, KY
Murray (18,954 people, Calloway County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op pay about 14.16¢/kWh, 2% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Murray
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $176 | 41K | 986 |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $180 | 32K | 380 |
| City of Murray | Municipal utility | 15.01¢ | $134 | 6,187 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Calloway County right now
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Outage history in Calloway County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 918 | 288 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,654 (33.9%) | 6,930 (27.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (918 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 42071
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Murray?
Most homes in Murray get power from Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.16¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Murray: West Kentucky Rural E C C (14.90¢), City of Murray (15.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Murray?
About $176 a month, based on 1,243 kWh a month (the average for Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 14.16¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Murray, KY?
4 utilities serve Murray's ZIP codes: Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op, West Kentucky Rural E C C, City of Murray, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Murray?
In 2025, customers in Calloway County averaged 4 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 6,930 customers (27.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.