Marshall County, KY: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Marshall County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Marshall County, KY is $188.18
  • The average electricity rate in Marshall County, KY is 14.36¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Marshall County, KY

The average residential electric bill in Marshall County, KY is $188.18 per month. Marshall County, KY is the 112th most expensive county in Kentucky for electricity.

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Marshall County, Kentucky Electricity Overview

Marshall County ranks 14th out of 120 counties in the state for total generation of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 387,132.86 of the county's 387,132.86 megawatt hours coming from those sources.

Residents of Marshall County are paying, on average, 13.83% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 14.36 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour.

Marshall County is the 1431st largest county by population in the country, with 31,662 residents calling the county home.

Marshall County is the 13th highest county in Kentucky for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 12.23 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.

On average, Marshall County citizens are accountable for 8,409.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the nationwide average pollution per person is 4,223.26.

There has been a 14.74% rise in the use of non-renewable fuels in the previous year in Marshall County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    526,935 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    387,133 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    387,133 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    12.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    266,273,412 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,409.87 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benton

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Benton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.67¢ per kWh

  • 7.38% higher than last month
  • 5.68% higher than November last year
  • 6.56% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 13.86% lower than the US average
  • 390th in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 12,121st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,769 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 176 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.48¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 1.03% higher than November last year
  • 5.62% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 18.26% lower than the US average
  • 399th in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 26 since November last year
  • 8,762nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,298 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$130.46 per month

  • 4.5% lower than last month
  • 10% higher than November last year
  • 15.36% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 10.34% higher than the US average
  • 431st in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 63 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 187 since November last year
  • 21,057th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,365 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,219 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$165.91 per month

  • 0.6% higher than last month
  • 15.61% higher than November last year
  • 20.44% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 16.64% higher than the US average
  • 438th in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 37 since November last year
  • 25,495th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 121 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,633 since November last year

Benton, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Benton's residential electricity rate is 13.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.03% higher than the average Kentucky price of 13.08 cents and 19.09% less than the US average of 16.66 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.81 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 214.84 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $165.91 per month.

Benton has zero electricity generation plants. Around 13,107.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 56th worst polluter in the state out of 556 cities. Total emissions in the city are 62,049,442.5 kilograms, which is the 90th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton

Benton residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.110/kWh$229.96/mo.$106.56/mo.
399th13.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benton
438th$165.91Average residential monthly electricity bill for Benton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Benton Electric CompanyBUNDLED14.33165.9123,964.763,434,881.14
West Kentucky Rural ElectricBUNDLED13.94182.39458,112.4263,867,321.25

Calvert City, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Calvert City's residential electricity rate is 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.85% higher than the average Kentucky price of 13.08 cents and 13.74% less than the US average of 16.66 cents. There is 821.25% more electricity generated than used in Calvert City, leading to potential exportation of the surplus. Jackson Purchase Energy has an estimated 424 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city.

Calvert City's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 99.75% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Approximately 16,951,747.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption per year. The city also ranks 546th worst in the state in emissions per resident, averaging 6,713.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Calvert City has the 2nd highest electricity plants of any city in the state, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Calvert City

Calvert City residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.109/kWh$258.38/mo.$109.09/mo.
453rd14.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Calvert City
544th$186.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Calvert City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Calvert City, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Jackson Purchase EnergyBUNDLED15.93211.26351,716.5856,034,353.43
West Kentucky Rural ElectricBUNDLED13.94182.39458,112.4263,867,321.25

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Hardin, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Hardin's residential electricity rate is 13.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.01% higher than the average Kentucky price of 13.08 cents and 19.89% less than the US average of 16.66 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.81 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 214.84 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $171.86 per month.

Hardin has zero electricity generation plants. Around 13,107.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 56th worst polluter in the state out of 556 cities. Total emissions in the city are 8,034,708.12 kilograms, which is the 331st worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardin

Hardin residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.110/kWh$238.21/mo.$110.06/mo.
387th13.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hardin
514th$171.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hardin Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hardin, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
West Kentucky Rural ElectricBUNDLED13.94182.39458,112.4263,867,321.25

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Marshall County, Kentucky Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Marshall County, Kentucky

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Calvert City KY Natural Gas 210,853.86745,826,011.849217.3412
Marshall Energy FacilityTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%)
Calvert City KY Natural Gas 176,2798110,342,703.347625.956

Marshall County, Kentucky Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
99.75%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.25%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Marshall County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 99.75% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 266,273,412.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 55th worst out of 120 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 572nd worst in emissions per resident, averaging 8,409.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Marshall County has the 4th most electricity generation plants of any county in the state, with 2 total power plants.

Marshall County, Kentucky Net Metering

Of the 3 electric suppliers in Marshall County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Residents of Kentucky have highly restricted net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 3.98%. The US average for energy loss is 2.43% while the Kentucky average is 3.30%, resulting in a rank of 1187th best in the United States and a state rank of 43rd best out of 3221 and 120 counties, respectively.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Marshall County, Kentucky?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1West Kentucky Rural Electric8,111
2Benton Electric Company2,422
3Jackson Purchase Energy1,780

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Marshall County, Kentucky?

The largest electricity provider in Marshall County, Kentucky by total customer count is West Kentucky Rural Electric.

How many electric companies offer service in Marshall County, Kentucky?

There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Marshall County, Kentucky.

How many power plants are located in Marshall County, Kentucky?

There are 2 active electricity plants located in Marshall County, Kentucky

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-16