Electricity rates in Paintsville, KY
Paintsville (4,249 people, Johnson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Kentucky Power Co. pay about 16.65¢/kWh, 20% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Paintsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.57¢ | $179 | 12K | 1,898 |
Power outages in Johnson County right now
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Outage history in Johnson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 549 | 1,744 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,647 (12.8%) | 5,172 (40.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-20 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (549 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Van Lear 16.6¢
- Prestonsburg 16.6¢
- Salyersville 16.6¢
- Elkfork 16.0¢
- Louisa 16.6¢
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- West Liberty 16.6¢
- Pikeville 16.6¢
- Grayson 16.6¢
- Olive Hill 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41240
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paintsville?
Most homes in Paintsville get power from Kentucky Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Paintsville: Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (15.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paintsville?
About $206 a month, based on 1,235 kWh a month (the average for Kentucky Power Co. customers) at 16.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Paintsville, KY?
2 utilities serve Paintsville's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paintsville?
In 2025, customers in Johnson County averaged 29 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 5,172 customers (40.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.