Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in Kentucky
Kentucky's average residential electricity rate is 13.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 7th cheapest in the country, 25% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $1.72 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
5.7¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.72
12 kWh
Per year
$20.63
149 kWh
By usage level in Kentucky
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 2.8¢ | $0.86 | $10.31 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 5.7¢ | $1.72 | $20.63 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.44 | $41.25 |
Kentucky vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 55-inch tv in Kentucky?
At Kentucky's current average residential rate of 13.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about 5.7¢ per day, $1.72 per month, or $20.63 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in Kentucky more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kentucky's rate is about 25% below the U.S. average: $1.72 per month here versus $2.28 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kentucky right now?
Kentucky residents pay an average of 13.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 7th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.