Electricity rates in Winchester, KY
Winchester (18,446 people, Clark 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 Winchester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Clark Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $157 | 26K | 918 |
Power outages in Clark County right now
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Outage history in Clark County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 517 | 349 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,696 (19.8%) | 11,660 (62.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (517 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Sterling 12.8¢
- Paris 12.8¢
- Lexington-Fayette 12.8¢
- Camargo 12.8¢
- Lexington 12.8¢
- Clay City 15.5¢
- Mount Vernon 12.8¢
- Richmond 12.8¢
- Jeffersonville 12.8¢
- Stanton 15.5¢
ZIP codes: 40391, 40392
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winchester?
Most homes in Winchester 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 Winchester: Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢), Clark Energy Co-op (14.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Winchester?
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 Winchester, KY?
3 utilities serve Winchester's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Clark Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Winchester?
In 2025, customers in Clark County averaged 5 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 11,660 customers (62.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.