Electricity rates in 42634 — Parkers Lake, KY
Homes in ZIP 42634 pay about 15.1¢ per kWh (South Kentucky Rural E C C, 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 15.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 42634 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 42634
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kentucky Rural E C C Cooperative | 15.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 64,877 |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp (KY) Cooperative | 13.7¢ 2024 | $153 | 49,423 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. Cooperative | 12.9¢ 2024 | $140 | 22,478 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. Investor Owned · serves McCreary County | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 450,673 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for McCreary 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 42634
How much does electricity cost in 42634?
About 15.1¢ per kWh for homes (South Kentucky Rural E C C, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $136.
Who is the electric utility for 42634?
South Kentucky Rural E C C, with about 64,877 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¢.