Electricity rates in Elida, OH
Elida (1,858 people, Allen 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 Elida
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Midwest Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.97¢ | $229 | 11K | 255 |
| Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.19¢ | $220 | 9,153 | 97 |
Power outages in Allen County right now
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Outage history in Allen County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 173 | 1,168 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,625 (8.2%) | 4,829 (15%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-01 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (173 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lima 20.3¢
- Fort Shawnee 20.3¢
- Delphos 20.3¢
- Spencerville 20.3¢
- Cridersville 20.3¢
- Columbus Grove 20.3¢
- Kalida 20.3¢
- Wapakoneta 20.3¢
- Pandora 20.3¢
- Glandorf 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45802, 45807, 45809
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elida?
Most homes in Elida 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 Elida: Midwest Electric (16.97¢), Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op (19.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elida?
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 Elida, OH?
3 utilities serve Elida's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Midwest Electric, Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elida?
In 2025, customers in Allen County averaged 19 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 4,829 customers (15%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.