Electricity rates in Carey, OH
Carey (3,586 people, Wyandot 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 Carey
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.59¢ | $210 | 11K | 62 |
| North Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.14¢ | $236 | 8,431 | 165 |
Power outages in Wyandot County right now
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Outage history in Wyandot County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 53 | 67 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 523 (3.7%) | 1,776 (12.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-17 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (53 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Upper Sandusky 20.3¢
- Forest 20.3¢
- Fostoria 20.3¢
- Arlington 20.3¢
- Findlay 20.3¢
- Tiffin 20.3¢
- North Baltimore 20.3¢
- Bucyrus 20.3¢
- McComb 20.3¢
- Kenton 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43316
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carey?
Most homes in Carey 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 Carey: Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op (18.59¢), North Central Electric Co-op (19.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carey?
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 Carey, OH?
3 utilities serve Carey's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op, North Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carey?
In 2025, customers in Wyandot County averaged 67 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 1,776 customers (12.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.