Electricity rates in Stanford, KY
Stanford (3,675 people, Lincoln 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 Stanford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $167 | 27K | 293 |
Power outages in Lincoln County right now
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Outage history in Lincoln County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 294 | 324 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,841 (14.3%) | 4,930 (38.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (294 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lancaster 12.8¢
- Junction City 12.8¢
- Danville 12.8¢
- Brodhead 12.8¢
- Harrodsburg 12.8¢
- Berea 10.7¢
- Liberty 12.8¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Jackson 16.6¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40484
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Stanford?
Most homes in Stanford 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 Stanford: Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Stanford?
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 Stanford, KY?
2 utilities serve Stanford's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Inter County Energy Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Stanford?
In 2025, customers in Lincoln County averaged 5 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 4,930 customers (38.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.