Electricity rates in Prestonsburg, KY
Prestonsburg (3,347 people, Floyd 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 Prestonsburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 16.00¢ | $153 | 17K | 386 |
| Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.57¢ | $179 | 12K | 1,898 |
Power outages in Floyd County right now
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Outage history in Floyd County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 752 | 1,133 |
| Days with outages | 98 | 105 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,865 (14.3%) | 2,885 (14.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (752 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Van Lear 16.6¢
- Paintsville 16.6¢
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- Salyersville 16.6¢
- Pikeville 16.6¢
- Elkfork 16.0¢
- West Liberty 16.6¢
- Louisa 16.6¢
- Jenkins 16.6¢
- Hazard 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41653
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Prestonsburg?
Most homes in Prestonsburg 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 Prestonsburg: Licking Valley Rural E C C (16.00¢), Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (15.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Prestonsburg?
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 Prestonsburg, KY?
3 utilities serve Prestonsburg's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Licking Valley Rural E C C, Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Prestonsburg?
In 2025, customers in Floyd County averaged 18 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 105 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 2,885 customers (14.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.