Electricity rates in Tompkinsville, KY
Tompkinsville (2,289 people, Monroe County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. pay about 13.71¢/kWh, 2% less than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Tompkinsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.71¢ | $150 | 25K | 341 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.81¢ | $165 | 21K | 528 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 258 | 297 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,819 (26%) | 1,830 (26.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-28 | 2025-06-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (258 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burkesville 14.6¢
- Edmonton 13.7¢
- Glasgow 14.7¢
- Scottsville 13.0¢
- Albany 14.6¢
- Cave City 12.8¢
- Columbia 12.8¢
- Horse Cave 12.8¢
- Jamestown 12.8¢
- Greensburg 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42167
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tompkinsville?
Most homes in Tompkinsville get power from Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 13.71¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tompkinsville: Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) (13.81¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tompkinsville?
About $150 a month, based on 1,095 kWh a month (the average for Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. customers) at 13.71¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tompkinsville, KY?
3 utilities serve Tompkinsville's ZIP codes: Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN), Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tompkinsville?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 4 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-28, when 1,830 customers (26.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.