Electricity rates in Fort Recovery, OH
Fort Recovery (1,429 people, Mercer County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Dayton Power & Light Co. pay about 18.59¢/kWh, 2% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Recovery
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| Midwest Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.97¢ | $229 | 11K | 255 |
Power outages in Mercer County right now
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Outage history in Mercer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 128 | 225 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,657 (14.1%) | 6,108 (32.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-17 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (128 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Henry 18.6¢
- Coldwater 18.6¢
- Celina 18.6¢
- Union City 20.3¢
- Ansonia 20.3¢
- Rockford 18.6¢
- Versailles 18.6¢
- New Bremen 18.6¢
- Minster 18.6¢
- Fort Loramie 18.6¢
ZIP codes: 45846
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Recovery?
Most homes in Fort Recovery get power from Dayton Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.59¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Recovery: Midwest Electric (16.97¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Recovery?
About $182 a month, based on 980 kWh a month (the average for Dayton Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.59¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Recovery, OH?
2 utilities serve Fort Recovery's ZIP codes: Dayton Power & Light Co., Midwest Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Recovery?
In 2025, customers in Mercer County averaged 3 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 6,108 customers (32.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.