Average Utility Costs in Cave City, KY

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

Average monthly utility costs in Cave City, KY are about $210.94, 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

$210.94

Data freshness: last verified 2026-05-24

Electric $129.36 (61%)
Water $45.88 (22%)
Sewer $35.70 (17%)
Trash $0.00 (0%)

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

In Kentucky, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.

Electric

Confirmed

Provider: Kentucky Utilities (KU)
Base charge: $17.10/mo
Energy rate: $0.1123/kWh
Assumed usage: 1000 kWh
Estimated monthly: $129.36

Alternate electric provider in this area

Your meter may be served by a different utility depending on address. The estimate above uses the primary provider shown; check the remittance name on your bill.

Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative (Farmers RECC)

Customer charge: $23.72/mo
Energy rate: $0.10633/kWh
Assumed usage: 1000 kWh
Estimated monthly: $130.06

farmersrecc.com· verified 2026-05-24

lge-ku.com· verified 2026-05-24

Electric territory is split: Kentucky Utilities (KU) serves most Cave City and I-65 corridor meters; rural Barren County subdivisions and farm accounts outside KU’s certified area are often served by Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative (Farmers RECC). Farmers RECC Schedule R: $23.72/mo customer charge plus $0.106335/kWh (fuel adjustment applies). At 1,000 kWh, Farmers RECC is ~$130/mo vs ~$129/mo on KU Rate RS before riders. Check the remittance name on your bill—CEA water/sewer is billed separately from either electric company.

Water

Confirmed

Provider: Caveland Environmental Authority (CEA)
Base charge: $24.04/mo
Included in base: First 2,000 gal
Over-allowance rate: $7.28/1,000 gal
Assumed usage: 5,000 gal
Estimated monthly: $45.88

ceawater.com· verified 2026-05-24

Sewer

Confirmed

Method: tiered
Estimated monthly: $35.70

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

ceawater.com· verified 2026-05-24

Trash

Estimated

Monthly fee: $0.00

CEA bills garbage for Cave City as a courtesy; fee schedules are set by Cave City Waste Removal (270) 773-2188—not published online as of May 2026. Line item appears on CEA statements. City landfill drop-off pricing is separate (Public Works page).

ceawater.com· verified 2026-05-24

Check Internet pricing & availability in Cave City

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.

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Total estimated monthly utilities

$210.94

What changes your bill most?

Electric is about 61% of your estimated utilities here.
Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.23.
Water increases by about $7.28 per additional 1,000 gallons.
How to save on utility bills in Cave City

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.

Sources

Electric: Kentucky Utilities – Schedule RS Residential (P.S.C. No. 21, March 2026) (verified 2026-05-24)
Water: CEA – Cave City Residential Water Rates (verified 2026-05-24)
Sewer: CEA – Cave City Wastewater Rates (verified 2026-05-24)
Trash: CEA – Garbage billing (Cave City Waste Removal) (verified 2026-05-24)

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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in Barren County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

City	Est. total/mo
Cave City (this)	$210.94
Glasgow	$223.50

FAQ

In Cave City, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from CEA – Cave City Wastewater Rates at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.

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 Cave City with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.