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

Electricity rates in 42069 — Melber, KY

Homes in ZIP 42069 pay about 15.6¢ per kWh (Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, 2024 average). The Kentucky average is 13.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price15.6¢per kWh
UtilityJackson Purchase Energy Corporation
KY average13.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1841,178 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$78
900 kWh / month$141
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$188

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 42069 is

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Utilities serving 42069

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in KY
Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation
Cooperative
15.6¢
2024
$18423,979
West Kentucky Rural E C C
Cooperative · serves Graves County
13.5¢
2024
$15632,062
City of Mayfield Plant Board
Municipal · serves Graves County
13.4¢
2024
$1174,348
Gibson Electric Members Corp
Cooperative · serves Graves County
14.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1562,527

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Graves County; 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 42069

How much does electricity cost in 42069?

About 15.6¢ per kWh for homes (Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $141.

Who is the electric utility for 42069?

Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, with about 23,979 residential customers in Kentucky; 3 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¢.