Average Utility Costs in Bardstown, KY

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Bardstown, KY are about $216.82, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$216.82

Data freshness: last verified 2026-06-03
  • Electric $109.80 (51%)
  • Water $37.61 (17%)
  • Sewer $51.29 (24%)
  • Trash $18.12 (8%)

Utilities here are about 5% lower than the Kentucky city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • In Kentucky, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($18.12 in our estimate).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Bardstown Water Department
Base charge
$22.97/mo
Included in base
First 2,000 gal
Over-allowance rate
$4.88/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$37.61
cityofbardstown.org· verified 2026-06-03

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$51.29

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

cityofbardstown.org· verified 2026-06-03

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$18.12

Universal collection inside city limits; $18.12/mo normal curbside residential rate. Nelson County household rate outside city is $21.21/mo (county program). Billed on city utility account when water/electric exists.

cityofbardstown.org· verified 2026-06-03

Check Internet pricing & availability in Bardstown

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$216.82

What changes your bill most?

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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FAQ

In Bardstown, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Bardstown – Sewer Rates (ordinance Nov 25, 2025) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Bardstown is provided by the city as part of municipal utilities and is billed at a monthly fee. Rates and services are set by the local government; our estimate uses the fee from City of Bardstown – Curbside Garbage (revised June 1, 2023).
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. Your home may use more or less.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Bardstown with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.