Residential electricity prices in Owensboro, KY in August 2026 averaged approximately 13.80 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Owensboro differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Owensboro increased approximately 6%, from 13.06 ¢/kWh to 13.81 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Owensboro in August 2026 averaged 37.05 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 37% more than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Owensboro natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Owensboro natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Owensboro (Kentucky) increased approximately 6%, from 34.65 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 36.74 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Owensboro solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Owensboro levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Owensboro, KY in Daviess County has an approximate population of 57,265. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Owensboro, KY, or for other information related to utilities in Owensboro, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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