Electricity rates in Nortonville, KY
Nortonville (1,190 people, Hopkins County) is served by 2 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 Nortonville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hopkins County right now
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Outage history in Hopkins County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,353 | 242 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,292 (45.9%) | 3,597 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,353 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Earlington 12.8¢
- Madisonville 12.8¢
- Dawson Springs 12.8¢
- Greenville 12.8¢
- Morehead 12.8¢
- Central City 12.8¢
- Hopkinsville 14.0¢
- Princeton 12.8¢
- Livermore 12.8¢
- Clay 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42442
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nortonville?
Most homes in Nortonville 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Nortonville?
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 Nortonville, KY?
2 utilities serve Nortonville's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Nortonville?
In 2025, customers in Hopkins County averaged 4 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 3,597 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.