Electricity rates in Chillicothe, OH
Chillicothe (21,727 people, Ross County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on South Central Power Company pay about 16.56¢/kWh, 9% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Chillicothe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.04¢ | $241 | 16K | 995 |
Power outages in Ross County right now
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Outage history in Ross County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 898 | 224 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,215 (32.6%) | 3,206 (6.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (898 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Fork Village 16.6¢
- Kingston 16.6¢
- Frankfort 18.6¢
- Waverly 20.3¢
- Logan Elm Village 16.6¢
- Piketon 20.3¢
- Circleville 16.6¢
- Williamsport 18.6¢
- Greenfield 18.6¢
- Ashville 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 45601
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chillicothe?
Most homes in Chillicothe get power from South Central Power Company, where residential customers pay an average of 16.56¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chillicothe: Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op (22.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chillicothe?
About $186 a month, based on 1,123 kWh a month (the average for South Central Power Company customers) at 16.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chillicothe, OH?
2 utilities serve Chillicothe's ZIP codes: South Central Power Company, Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chillicothe?
In 2025, customers in Ross County averaged 3 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 3,206 customers (6.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.