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

Electricity rates in 42377 — West Louisville, KY

Homes in ZIP 42377 pay about 16.3¢ per kWh (Kenergy Corp, Jan–Aug 2026). The Kentucky average is 13.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price16.3¢per kWh
UtilityKenergy Corp
KY average13.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1791,181 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$82
900 kWh / month$147
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$196

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 42377 is

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Utilities serving 42377

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in KY
Kenergy Corp
Cooperative
16.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$17947,292
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Investor Owned · serves Daviess
13.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$130450,673
City of Owensboro (KY)
Municipal · serves Daviess
13.4¢
2024
$10323,286

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

Kentucky price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Kentucky averageU.S. averageKenergy Corp 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Kentucky averageU.S. averageKenergy Corp
Kentucky averageU.S. averageKenergy Corp
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 42377

How much does electricity cost in 42377?

About 16.3¢ per kWh for homes (Kenergy Corp, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $147.

Who is the electric utility for 42377?

Kenergy Corp, with about 47,292 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¢.