Electricity rates in Whitesburg, KY
Whitesburg (2,006 people, Letcher 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 Whitesburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Electric cooperative | 13.79¢ | $156 | 23K | 910 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Letcher County right now
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Outage history in Letcher County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,527 | 1,201 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 96 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,066 (45.8%) | 3,258 (29.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-24 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,527 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jenkins 16.6¢
- Cumberland 12.8¢
- Hazard 16.6¢
- Pikeville 16.6¢
- Coal Run Village 16.6¢
- Harlan 12.8¢
- Prestonsburg 16.6¢
- Van Lear 16.6¢
- Salyersville 16.6¢
- Paintsville 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 41858
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Whitesburg?
Most homes in Whitesburg 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 Whitesburg: Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Whitesburg?
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 Whitesburg, KY?
3 utilities serve Whitesburg's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Cumberland Valley Electric, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Whitesburg?
In 2025, customers in Letcher County averaged 20 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 96 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 3,258 customers (29.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.