Average Utility Costs in Oak Grove, KY

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

Average monthly utility costs in Oak Grove, KY are about $294.88, 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

$294.88

Data freshness: last verified 2026-06-03
  • Electric $141.20 (48%)
  • Water $70.00 (24%)
  • Sewer $67.93 (23%)
  • Trash $15.75 (5%)

Utilities here are about 30% higher than the Kentucky city average, driven mainly by water.

  • In Kentucky, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Electric

Estimated
Provider
Pennyrile Electric
Base charge
$38.00/mo
Energy rate
$0.1032/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$141.20
wkdzradio.com· verified 2026-06-03

Pennyrile is a TVA local power company; customer charge and energy riders can change with TVA wholesale filings.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Oak Grove Water Department
Base charge
$0.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$14.00/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$70.00
oakgroveky.org· verified 2026-06-03

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$67.93

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

hwea-ky.com· verified 2026-06-03

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$15.75

Five-year contract awarded June 2025 (replacing GFL on older city web copy). Residential: $15.75/mo one cart, $20.75/mo two carts; bulk items $9 each. City site may still reference GFL—use Impact per council action. Bulky fees on city trash page (tires $30, appliances $10) may still apply for special pickups. Water contract can bundle water, sewer, and trash setup.

christiancountynow.com· verified 2026-06-03

Check Internet pricing & availability in Oak Grove

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

$294.88

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.
Sources

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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

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

CityEst. total/mo
Oak Grove (this)$294.88
Hopkinsville$217.50

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FAQ

In Oak Grove, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from HWEA – Oak Grove Wastewater Utility Division (5/8" meter schedule) 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 Oak Grove with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.