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Utility Providers in West Van Lear, Kentucky

West Van Lear is served by 13 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Johnson County.

Johnson County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in West Van Lear vs. US average

Electricity
14.2¢/kWh
↓ 14% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 11% above 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 West Van Lear-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 West Van Lear

Electricity$200-$249 (14.2¢–14.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 West Van Lear heats its homes

100%

100% electricity

Electric rates in West Van Lear

Residential rates range from 14.2¢ to 14.2¢ per kWh.

West Van Lear
14.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp, Kentucky Power Co.

This is 14% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in West Van Lear

West Van Lear has moderate broadband coverage.

Shentel
2,000 Mbps
Cable
Foothills Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp
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Kentucky Power Co
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Natural Gas 5 providers

Columbia Gas Of Kentucky
(800) 432-9515 · www.columbiagasky.com
Equitable Gas Co. (Peoples Natural Gas)
(800) 924-2840 · www.equitablegas.com
Johnson County Gas Company Inc
(606) 789-5481
Paintsville Gas System
(606) 789-2630 · www.cityofpaintsville.net
Public Gas Company, Inc.
(606) 666-2205

Water 1 provider

PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
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Sewer 1 provider

Paintsville Honey Branch WWTP
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Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
Foothills Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Shentel
Cable up to 2,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet

ZIP codes in West Van Lear, KY

41268

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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.