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

Electricity rates in 42741 — Glens Fork, KY

Homes in ZIP 42741 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).

Avg. home price15.1¢per kWh
UtilitySouth Kentucky Rural E C C
KY average13.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1301,006 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$76
900 kWh / month$136
1,200 kWh / month$181

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 42741 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 42741

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in KY
South Kentucky Rural E C C
Cooperative
15.1¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$13064,877
Taylor County Rural E C C
Cooperative
13.3¢
2024
$13424,985
Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN)
Cooperative
12.5¢
2024
$14420,529
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Investor Owned · serves Adair County
13.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$130450,673
Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp (KY)
Cooperative · serves Adair County
13.1¢
2024
$13624,889

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Adair County; 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. averageSouth Kentucky Rural E C C 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Kentucky averageU.S. averageSouth Kentucky Rural E C C
Kentucky averageU.S. averageSouth Kentucky Rural E C C
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 42741

How much does electricity cost in 42741?

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 42741?

South Kentucky Rural E C C, with about 64,877 residential customers in Kentucky; 4 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¢.