Electricity rates in Arcanum, OH
Arcanum (2,087 people, Darke County) is served by Dayton Power & Light Co.. Homes on Dayton Power & Light Co. pay about 18.59¢/kWh, 2% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Arcanum
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
Power outages in Darke County right now
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Outage history in Darke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 690 | 280 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,997 (31%) | 5,161 (32%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (690 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Greenville 20.3¢
- Lewisburg 18.6¢
- Bradford 18.6¢
- Pleasant Hill 18.6¢
- West Milton 18.6¢
- Brookville 18.6¢
- Clayton 18.6¢
- Covington 18.6¢
- Union 18.6¢
- Englewood 18.6¢
ZIP codes: 45304
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Arcanum?
Most homes in Arcanum get power from Dayton Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.59¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Arcanum?
About $182 a month, based on 980 kWh a month (the average for Dayton Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.59¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Arcanum, OH?
Dayton Power & Light Co. serves Arcanum.
How often does the power go out in Arcanum?
In 2025, customers in Darke County averaged 4 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 5,161 customers (32%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.