Electricity rates in 42032 — Columbus, KY
Homes in ZIP 42032 pay about 13.2¢ per kWh (Kentucky Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 13.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 42032 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 42032
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. Investor Owned | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 450,673 |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C Cooperative · serves Hickman County | 13.5¢ 2024 | $156 | 32,062 |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp Cooperative · serves Hickman County | 14.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 2,527 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hickman County; 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 42032
How much does electricity cost in 42032?
About 13.2¢ per kWh for homes (Kentucky Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $119.
Who is the electric utility for 42032?
Kentucky Utilities Co., with about 450,673 residential customers in Kentucky; 2 other utilities also serve 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¢.