Electricity rates in Cardington, OH
Cardington (2,047 people, Morrow County) is served by 3 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 Cardington
| 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 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.31¢ | $242 | 17K | 162 |
Power outages in Morrow County right now
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Outage history in Morrow County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 121 | 127 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,226 (5.1%) | 4,621 (19.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-14 | 2025-12-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (121 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Gilead 17.3¢
- Ashley 20.3¢
- Marion 17.3¢
- Prospect 20.3¢
- Delaware 20.3¢
- Galion 20.3¢
- Centerburg 20.3¢
- Sunbury 18.3¢
- Fredericktown 20.3¢
- Lexington 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 43315
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cardington?
Most homes in Cardington 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 Cardington: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), Consolidated Cooperative (18.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cardington?
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 Cardington, OH?
3 utilities serve Cardington's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., Consolidated Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cardington?
In 2025, customers in Morrow County averaged 2 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-16, when 4,621 customers (19.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.