Electricity rates in Pikeville, KY
Pikeville (7,012 people, Pike County) is served by 3 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 Pikeville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.57¢ | $179 | 12K | 1,898 |
Power outages in Pike County right now
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Outage history in Pike County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 740 | 1,067 |
| Days with outages | 95 | 96 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,709 (14.9%) | 6,039 (19.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (740 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- Prestonsburg 16.6¢
- Jenkins 16.6¢
- Van Lear 16.6¢
- Paintsville 16.6¢
- Whitesburg 16.6¢
- Salyersville 16.6¢
- Hazard 16.6¢
- Cumberland 12.8¢
- Louisa 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41501, 41502
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pikeville?
Most homes in Pikeville 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 Pikeville: Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (15.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pikeville?
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 Pikeville, KY?
3 utilities serve Pikeville's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pikeville?
In 2025, customers in Pike County averaged 17 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 96 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 6,039 customers (19.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.