Electricity rates in Stearns, KY
Stearns (1,416 people, McCreary County) is served by 3 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 Stearns
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $155 | 65K | 1,368 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in McCreary County right now
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Outage history in McCreary County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 752 | 765 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,129 (29.6%) | 2,820 (26.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 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
- Whitley City 12.8¢
- Pine Knot 12.8¢
- Williamsburg 12.8¢
- Monticello 14.6¢
- Corbin 12.8¢
- North Corbin 12.8¢
- Somerset 12.8¢
- Barbourville 12.8¢
- Albany 14.6¢
- London 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42647
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Stearns?
Most homes in Stearns 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 Stearns: South Kentucky Rural E C C (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Stearns?
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 Stearns, KY?
3 utilities serve Stearns's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., South Kentucky Rural E C C, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Stearns?
In 2025, customers in McCreary County averaged 12 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 2,820 customers (26.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.