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Kentucky Utility Cost Calculator

Kentucky utilities: about $307 a month for a typical home (electric ~$145, gas ~$59, water ~$37, internet ~$66) at EIA's 13.81¢/kWh. Try your own numbers.

Typical total monthly utility bill in Kentucky: $307 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $145 electricity, $59 natural gas, $37 water/sewer, and $66 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.

What sets Kentucky utility bills
MeasureKentuckyRank, normal or source
Electricity price, July 202613.81¢ per kWh (July 2025 13.13¢, +5.2%)43rd highest of 50; 25% below U.S.
Use per home, 20241,047 kWh a month12th highest of 50; 21% above U.S.
Electric bill1,047 kWh × 13.81¢ = $144.59, about $1452024: $133.81 at 12.79¢, 26th highest of 50
Natural gas, 2025 average$14.23 per Mcf (about $1.37 per therm)23rd highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $36.74, not used
Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 20264,087normal 4,616, 11% below
Cooling degree days, same months1,400normal 1,174, 19% above
Home energy, 2024electricity 60.4%, natural gas 30%, heating oil and propane 5.1%, wood 2.9%, geothermal 1.3%EIA SEDS, at the meter
In-state generation, 2024coal 67%, natural gas 25.8%, hydroelectric 6.1%EIA-923
Largest residential sellers, 2024Kentucky Utilities Co (investor-owned) 22.7%; Louisville Gas & Electric Co (investor-owned) 16.1%EIA-861

EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.

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EIA use and prices for Kentucky; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled

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110
0.050.6

Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)

0.38

Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($14.23/Mcf)

Additional Details

120
50200

Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)

Monthly Electric Bill

$145.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Total Monthly Utilities

$307.00

Annual Utility Costs

$3,684.00

Detailed Breakdown

Monthly Gas Bill$59.00
35%
Monthly Water & Sewer$37.00
22%
Internet & Cable (Est.)$66.00
39%
% of Median Income5.71%
Cost per Sq Ft/Month$0.17
0%

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
Kentucky Quick Facts
3.5% Income Tax Rate
0.74% Property Tax Rate
$64,526 Median Income
94 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Kentucky inputs: 1,047 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 13.81¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $14.23/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.3722/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $5.17 per 1,000 gallons and internet $66/month, both from cost-of-living index 94; income share on $64,526.

Key State Information

2,077,215 Kentucky residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 94 · median household income $64,526.

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Data Source
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-861 & monthly energy reports
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What drives Kentucky utility bills

Heating is Kentucky's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 4,616 heating against 1,174 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.

Electricity supplied 60.4% of Kentucky home energy in 2024, natural gas 30%.

Kentucky Utilities Co sold 22.7% of Kentucky's 2024 residential electricity, Louisville Gas & Electric Co 16.1%.

Kentucky degree days by month
MonthHeatingCooling
Jul 20250453
Aug 20253302
Sep 20258185
Oct 202522127
Nov 20255490
Dec 20258650
Jan 20261,0700
Feb 20267720
Mar 202636113
Apr 202612151
May 2026117116
Jun 20260253
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What is the average electric bill in Kentucky?

EIA 2024: $133.81 a month (1,047 kWh × 12.79¢). July 2026 price 13.81¢: $145.

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