EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 41053 — Kenton, KY

Homes in ZIP 41053 pay about 12.6¢ per kWh (Owen Electric Coop Inc., 2024 average). The Kentucky average is 13.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.6¢per kWh
UtilityOwen Electric Coop Inc.
KY average13.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1391,108 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$63
900 kWh / month$113
1,200 kWh / month$151

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 41053 is

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Utilities serving 41053

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in KY
Owen Electric Coop Inc.
Cooperative
12.6¢
2024
$13963,984
Duke Energy Kentucky
Investor Owned · serves Kenton
14.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$120139,405

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Kenton; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Kentucky price trend

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Kentucky averageU.S. average
Aug 202613.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5.3%13.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+18.7%11.6¢
Record high15.0¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$1881,364 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

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 41053

How much does electricity cost in 41053?

About 12.6¢ per kWh for homes (Owen Electric Coop Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $113.

Who is the electric utility for 41053?

Owen Electric Coop Inc., with about 63,984 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¢.