Electricity rates in Bellville, OH
Bellville (1,871 people, Richland County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Ohio Power Co. pay about 20.33¢/kWh, 11% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Bellville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Licking Rural Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.33¢ | $199 | 26K | 244 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.31¢ | $242 | 17K | 162 |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 104 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,080 (4.8%) | 7,376 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-02 | 2025-08-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (104 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lexington 17.3¢
- Mansfield 17.3¢
- Fredericktown 20.3¢
- Ontario 17.3¢
- Lincoln Heights 17.3¢
- Loudonville 20.3¢
- Apple Valley 20.3¢
- Mount Vernon 20.3¢
- Crestline 20.3¢
- Galion 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 44813
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bellville?
Most homes in Bellville get power from Ohio Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 20.33¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bellville: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), Licking Rural Electric (18.33¢), Consolidated Cooperative (18.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bellville?
About $192 a month, based on 944 kWh a month (the average for Ohio Power Co. customers) at 20.33¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bellville, OH?
4 utilities serve Bellville's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., Licking Rural Electric, Consolidated Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bellville?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-29, when 7,376 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.