# Electrical contractors in Kentucky

There are **1,974 electrical contractors** in Kentucky (CityPreferred count, October 2026). Louisville has the most (283), then Lexington (145).

## Kentucky cities

**Electrical contractors in Kentucky by city, October 2026**

| City | Companies |
| --- | --- |
| Louisville | 283 |
| Lexington | 145 |
| Bowling Green | 56 |
| Paducah | 38 |
| Nicholasville | 34 |
| Owensboro | 30 |
| Frankfort | 27 |
| Richmond | 27 |
| Ashland | 25 |
| Elizabethtown | 24 |
| Covington | 24 |
| Georgetown | 23 |
| Somerset | 22 |
| Versailles | 21 |

## Kentucky and the rest of the country

Kentucky has 1,974 of the 152,464 electrical contractors in the country (1%). [All states](https://citypreferred.com/data/electrical).

## What is counted

Independent businesses that do this work, for homes or for businesses. Suppliers, stores and national chains are left out. Being counted does not mean a company is licensed, insured or recommended. A city is listed when it has 20 or more. [How we count](https://citypreferred.com/data-methodology).

## Questions and answers

### How many electrical contractors are there in Kentucky?

1,974, by CityPreferred's count as of October 2026.

### Which Kentucky city has the most?

Louisville, with 283, followed by Lexington with 145.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-01

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