Electricity rates in Owenton, KY
Owenton (1,550 people, Owen County) is served by 4 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 Owenton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Owen Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.25¢ | $152 | 65K | 135 |
| Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.26¢ | $165 | 62K | 426 |
| Shelby Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.67¢ | $187 | 17K | 245 |
Power outages in Owen County right now
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Outage history in Owen County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 501 | 357 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,277 (40.9%) | 833 (15%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-17 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (501 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Williamstown 14.1¢
- Dry Ridge 12.8¢
- Warsaw 12.8¢
- Providence 12.8¢
- Carrollton 12.8¢
- Crittenden 14.1¢
- Eminence 12.8¢
- Verona 14.1¢
- Frankfort 11.7¢
- Walton 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 40359
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Owenton?
Most homes in Owenton 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 Owenton: Owen Electric Co-op (13.25¢), Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Shelby Energy Co-op (14.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Owenton?
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 Owenton, KY?
4 utilities serve Owenton's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Owen Electric Co-op, Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Shelby Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Owenton?
In 2025, customers in Owen County averaged 5 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 833 customers (15%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.