Electricity rates in 42241 — Hopkinsville, KY
Homes in ZIP 42241 pay about 12.5¢ per kWh (City of Hopkinsville, 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 12.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 42241 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hopkinsville Municipal | 12.5¢ 2024 | $124 | 9,832 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. Investor Owned · serves Christian | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 450,673 |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Christian | 14.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 40,645 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Christian; 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 42241
How much does electricity cost in 42241?
About 12.5¢ per kWh for homes (City of Hopkinsville, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $113.
Who is the electric utility for 42241?
City of Hopkinsville, with about 9,832 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¢.