Electricity rates in Georgetown, Kentucky
Georgetown, KY ranks 1 of 11 Kentucky cities for the newest homes (median year built 2000). Georgetown, Kentucky has 38,206 residents in 14,499 households; 69.6% heat with electricity.
Georgetown on the map
Scott County, with Georgetown marked
Housing and heating in Georgetown
Georgetown, KY: 3,219 of 15,274 homes were built before 1980 and 7,814 in 2000 or later. Georgetown, KY has 10,813 detached houses, 2,555 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 122 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Georgetown, KY
% of homes by decade built, Georgetown, KY
- 6pre-40
- 240s
- 350s
- 460s
- 770s
- 780s
- 2190s
- 2800s
- 2110s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Georgetown, KY
| Georgetown, KY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, KY, median year built | 2000 | 1998 | +2 years | 1 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, built before 1980 | 21.1% | 23.7% | -2.6 points | 11 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, built 2000 or later | 51.2% | 45.6% | +5.6 points | 1 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, detached houses | 70.8% | 75.8% | -5.0 points | 1 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.7% | 11.1% | +5.7 points | 8 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, mobile homes | 0.8% | 5.0% | -4.2 points | 10 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, renter households | 37.1% | 27.9% | +9.2 points | 11 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, median home value | $244,200 | $264,200 | -$20,000 | 2 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, median gross rent a month | $1,199 | $1,181 | +$18 | 1 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, people per household | 2.56 | 2.58 | -0.02 | 2 of 11 |
Facts about Georgetown
- Residents of Georgetown, KY, ACS 2023
- 38,2066 of 11 Kentucky cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Georgetown, KY
- $78,3731 of 11 of those cities
- Households in Georgetown, KY
- 14,4992.64 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Georgetown, KY
- 62.9%9,121 owners and 5,378 renter households
- Housing units in Georgetown, KY
- 15,274775 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Georgetown, KY
- 69.6%10,086 of 14,499 homes
- Land area of Georgetown, KY
- 17.6 sq mi2,176.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Georgetown, KY
- 1.9% to 2.0%at 1,047 kWh a month over the $78,373 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Georgetown, KY
- 145NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 379.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Georgetown, KY
- 20003,219 of 15,274 homes (21.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Georgetown, KY
- $244,200$1,199 gross rent a month, 5.89% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Georgetown
Georgetown, KY: 14,499 households at $1,681 a year per home for electricity (Scott County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $24.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,095 a year per household.
| Group in Georgetown, KY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Georgetown, KY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, KY, all households | 14,499 | $1,681 | $24.4 million | 2.14% |
| Georgetown, KY, homeowners | 9,121 | $1,867 | $17.0 million | 2.38% |
| Georgetown, KY, renters | 5,378 | $1,167 | $6.3 million | 1.49% |
Who lives in Georgetown: income, cars, homes
In Georgetown, KY, 2,324 of 14,499 households earn under $35,000, 4,477 $35,000-$75,000, 5,458 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,240 $150,000 or more. In Georgetown, KY, 622 households own no vehicle and 9,238 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Georgetown, KY homes: 11,168 have 3+ bedrooms, 886 none or one, median 5.5 rooms. In Georgetown, KY, 2,002 of 5,150 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,277 households moved in since 2018 and 1,231 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 4,479 residents of Georgetown, KY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 32.7. Of 19,230 workers in Georgetown, KY, 1,799 work from home, 14,848 drive alone, 26 ride transit and 247 walk.
Household income in Georgetown, KY
| Georgetown, KY | Value | Rank in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, KY, households under $35,000 | 16.0% | 11 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, households $150,000 or more | 15.4% | 2 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, residents below poverty | 12.2% | 10 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, median age | 32.7 | 9 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 73.1% | 1 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, households without a vehicle | 4.3% | 10 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, households with 2+ vehicles | 63.7% | 1 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, workers at home | 9.4% | 4 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, cost-burdened renters | 38.9% | 11 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, moved in since 2018 | 43.3% | 4 of 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, moved in before 2000 | 8.5% | 9 of 11 |
Outage risk around Georgetown
Georgetown, KY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 143 wind and 2 tornado, 379.5 per 100,000 residents of 38,206. Top gust near Georgetown, KY: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Georgetown, KY: $6.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Georgetown, KY
wind and tornado reports, Georgetown, KY
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| Georgetown, KY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, KY, 2015 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2016 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2017 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2019 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2021 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2022 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2023 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2024 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Georgetown, KY, 2025 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Who supplies Georgetown
Scott County lists 3 utilities for Georgetown, KY (38,206 residents): homes pay 11.85 to 12.55 cents per kWh, about $124 to $131 a month at 1,047 kWh, 1.9% to 2.0% of the $78,373 Georgetown median income. Scott County page.
Analyst note on Georgetown
Household income in Georgetown, KY is $78,373; 9,121 of its 14,499 households own. Georgetown, KY counts 38,206 residents in 14,499 households, on 17.6 square miles. 10,086 of the 14,499 occupied homes in Georgetown, KY heat with electricity.
Georgetown, KY has 15,274 housing units, 775 of them vacant or seasonal. Georgetown, KY ranks 1 of 11 Kentucky cities for the highest median rent ($1,199 a month). Georgetown, KY ranks 1 of 11 Kentucky cities for the lowest share of renters (37%).
Georgetown, KY ranks 1 of 11 Kentucky cities for median household income ($78,373).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Georgetown
Compare Georgetown with nearby cities
| City near Georgetown, KY | Distance from Georgetown | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, KY (this page) | 0 mi | 38,206 | $78,373 | 2000 | $244,200 | 145 | 9.4% |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 15.7 mi south | 321,122 (+282,916) | $67,631 (-$10,742) | 1983 (-17 yr) | $272,100 (+$27,900) | 224 (+79) | 10.9% (+1.5 pts) |
| Nicholasville, KY | 25.6 mi south | 31,625 (-6,581) | $67,514 (-$10,859) | 1991 (-9 yr) | $210,700 (-$33,500) | 201 (+56) | 8.3% (-1.1 pts) |
| Richmond, KY | 38.9 mi south | 35,498 (-2,708) | $48,223 (-$30,150) | 1995 (-5 yr) | $205,900 (-$38,300) | 152 (+7) | 6.5% (-2.9 pts) |
| Florence, KY | 51.0 mi north | 32,334 (-5,872) | $68,508 (-$9,865) | 1985 (-15 yr) | $196,200 (-$48,000) | 294 (+149) | 8.9% (-0.5 pts) |
| Covington, KY | 53.5 mi north | 40,902 (+2,696) | $58,814 (-$19,559) | 1947 (-53 yr) | $167,900 (-$76,300) | 340 (+195) | 12.8% (+3.5 pts) |
ZIP codes in Georgetown
| ZIP area touching Georgetown, KY | Share of the ZIP's land inside Georgetown | Share of Georgetown's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 40324 (Georgetown, KY) | 10.9% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Georgetown
Georgetown: what is the electricity rate?
Georgetown, KY has no price of its own; its 38,206 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,047 kWh month costs $124 to $131.
Georgetown: how does it rank among Kentucky cities?
Georgetown, KY: rank 6 of 11 by its 38,206 residents, rank 1 of 11 by $78,373 median income.
Georgetown: how many homes heat with electricity?
Georgetown, KY: 10,086 of 14,499 occupied homes, 69.6%; Scott County 71.1%.
Georgetown: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,047 kWh a month, 1.9% to 2.0% of the $78,373 median income in Georgetown, KY.
Georgetown: damaging storms reported nearby?
145 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Georgetown, KY, 2015 to 2025, 379.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Georgetown?
Georgetown, KY: median home built 2000; 3,219 of 15,274 homes (21.1%) predate 1980, 10,813 are detached and 2,555 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Georgetown, KY earn under $35,000?
2,324 of 14,499, against 2,240 at $150,000 or more.
How many Georgetown, KY households have no car?
622 households; 9,238 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Georgetown, KY?
11,168 of 15,274 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.5 rooms.