City of Benham electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kentucky
City of Benham is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 271 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 14% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Benham bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.60 | $60.76 |
| 1,000 kWh | $155.20 | $112.04 |
| 1,500 kWh | $232.80 | $163.32 |
| 2,000 kWh | $310.40 | $214.59 |
*Single Phase Residential (effective 2014-05-01, $30.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Benham residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Residential | 2014-05-01 | $30.00 | 0.00¢ first 200 kWh, 10.26¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Benham rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (11.11¢ → 14.76¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Benham doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Benham's counties, customers averaged 13 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 782 | 90 | 5,681 | 2025-05-17 |
City of Benham service area
City of Benham serves Harlan County in Kentucky.
Harlan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Benham at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $822,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,575 MWh |
| Balancing authority | LGEE |
| EIA utility ID | 1387 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Benham's electricity rate?
City of Benham residential customers pay an average of 15.52¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 11% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 14% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Benham electric bill?
About $266 a month. The average City of Benham home uses 1,714 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $155.
How many customers does City of Benham have?
City of Benham serves 271 residential customers in Kentucky, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Benham before making decisions.