Electricity rates in 40488 — Waneta, KY
Homes in ZIP 40488 pay about 13.7¢ per kWh (Jackson Energy Coop Corp (KY), 2024 average). The Kentucky average is 13.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 13.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 40488 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp (KY) Cooperative | 13.7¢ 2024 | $153 | 49,423 |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp Cooperative · serves Jackson | 12.3¢ 2024 | $144 | 60,641 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Jackson; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Kentucky price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 40488
How much does electricity cost in 40488?
About 13.7¢ per kWh for homes (Jackson Energy Coop Corp (KY), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $123.
Who is the electric utility for 40488?
Jackson Energy Coop Corp (KY), with about 49,423 residential customers in Kentucky; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in KY getting more expensive?
The Kentucky residential average was 13.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.