Electricity rate details and in-depth statistics about ZIP Code 42716 in the state of Kentucky. View open electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 42716 in Buffalo, KY in the U.S. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 42716 to those in Kentucky and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Larue County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 42716 (Buffalo, KY) compare to rates in Kentucky and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 42716 of 10.3¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Kentucky overall.
ZIP Code 42716 vs. Kentucky
Kentucky's average residential electricity rate of 14.98¢/kWh is approximately 45% higher than the 10.3¢/kWh 42716 average rate.
ZIP Code 42716 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.44¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 79% higher than the average residential rate in 42716.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 42716, Kentucky, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42716 | 10.3¢/kWh | 9.83¢/kWh | 6.12¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 14.98¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 7.13¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 42716. See how this Larue County region compares to other regions in Kentucky.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 42716 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Kentucky.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 42716 | Average KY ZIP | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 0.74 MkWh | 2.46 MkWh | 2323 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.96 MkWh | 3.19 MkWh | 3012 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.84 MkWh | 2.8 MkWh | 2645 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.65 MkWh | 2.15 MkWh | 2034 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.55 MkWh | 1.83 MkWh | 1731 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.57 MkWh | 1.89 MkWh | 1784 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.83 MkWh | 2.76 MkWh | 2607 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 0.94 MkWh | 3.14 MkWh | 2968 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.87 MkWh | 2.9 MkWh | 2734 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 0.6 MkWh | 2.01 MkWh | 1902 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 0.52 MkWh | 1.74 MkWh | 1645 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 0.55 MkWh | 1.84 MkWh | 1733 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 42716 is connected to Buffalo, KY in Larue County. This Kentucky region currently has an approximate population of 1,566 residents and an estimated 661 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 42716 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
