Electricity rates in Van Lear, KY
Van Lear (1,079 people, Johnson County) is served by 2 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 Van Lear
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.57¢ | $179 | 12K | 1,898 |
Power outages in Johnson County right now
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Outage history in Johnson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 549 | 1,744 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,647 (12.8%) | 5,172 (40.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-20 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (549 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Paintsville 16.6¢
- Prestonsburg 16.6¢
- Salyersville 16.6¢
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- Pikeville 16.6¢
- Elkfork 16.0¢
- Louisa 16.6¢
- West Liberty 16.6¢
- Grayson 16.6¢
- Jenkins 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41265
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Van Lear?
Most homes in Van Lear 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 Van Lear: Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (15.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Van Lear?
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 Van Lear, KY?
2 utilities serve Van Lear's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Big Sandy Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Van Lear?
In 2025, customers in Johnson County averaged 29 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 5,172 customers (40.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.