Utility Providers in Ghent, Kentucky

Ghent is served by 14 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Carroll County.

Carroll County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Ghent vs. US average

Electricity
12.4¢/kWh
↓ 25% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% below KY state average (12.8¢)
Natural gas
$13.61/Mcf
↓ 6% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Ghent-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Ghent

Electricity$150-$199 (12.0¢–12.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Ghent heats its homes

31%
46%
22%

31% natural gas · 46% electricity · 22% other fuels

Electric rates in Ghent

Residential rates range from 12.0¢ to 12.8¢ per kWh.

Ghent
12.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Kentucky Utilities Co, Owen Electric Coop Inc, Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY).

This is 25% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Ghent

Ghent has strong broadband coverage.

altafiber Network Solutions
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
BROADLINC
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 3 providers

Kentucky Utilities Co
Owen Electric Coop Inc
Shelby Energy Coop, Inc - (KY)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Carrollton, City Of

Water 4 providers

CARROLL CO WATER DISTRICT #1
CARROLLTON UTILITIES
WEST CARROLL WATER DISTRICT - MILTON
WEST CARROLL WATER DISTRICT- HENRY CO #2

Internet 6 providers

altafiber Network Solutions
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 30 Mbps
BROADLINC
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Ghent, KY

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.