Average Electric Bill in Louisville, KY
What a typical household in Louisville pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Louisville pays about $111.87/month for electricity at roughly 12.28¢/kWh. Basis: Louisville Gas & Electric Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Kentucky over 12 months — the rate environment Louisville households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Louisville Gas & Electric Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Louisville Gas & Electric Co · 384,902 residential customers |
| State context | Kentucky: $160.20/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 633,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Louisville?
Expect roughly $111.87 per month for a typical household in Louisville — based on Louisville Gas & Electric Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Louisville?
About 12.28¢ per kWh (Louisville Gas & Electric Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Louisville pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Louisville higher or lower than the Kentucky average?
Louisville Gas & Electric Co averages $111.87 — below the state average of $160.20.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Louisville Gas & Electric Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Kentucky) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.