Average Electric Bill in Owensboro, KY

What a typical household in Owensboro pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in Owensboro pays about $103.13/month for electricity at roughly 13.42¢/kWh. Basis: City of Owensboro - (KY), 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$103.13/mo≈ $1,237.59/yr Rate13.42¢/kWh State usage1,123 kWh/moKentucky average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Kentucky over 12 months — the rate environment Owensboro households pay into.

Kentucky average bill (12 months) ▼ 18.9% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Kentucky average bill (12 months) $117 $163 $209 $160 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisCity of Owensboro - (KY), 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityCity of Owensboro - (KY) · 23,286 residential customers
State contextKentucky: $160.20/mo average bill
Population≈ 60,284 (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 Owensboro?

Expect roughly $103.13 per month for a typical household in Owensboro — based on City of Owensboro - (KY) annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Owensboro?

About 13.42¢ per kWh (City of Owensboro - (KY), 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Owensboro pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Owensboro higher or lower than the Kentucky average?

City of Owensboro - (KY) averages $103.13 — below the state average of $160.20.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (City of Owensboro - (KY)) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Kentucky) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.