Electricity rates in Gambier, OH
Gambier (2,437 people, Knox County) is served by 2 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 Gambier
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Licking Rural Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.33¢ | $199 | 26K | 244 |
Power outages in Knox County right now
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Outage history in Knox County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 147 | 172 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,492 (6%) | 2,454 (5.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-10 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (147 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Vernon 20.3¢
- Apple Valley 20.3¢
- Oak Hill 20.3¢
- Danville 20.3¢
- Utica 20.3¢
- Fredericktown 20.3¢
- Centerburg 20.3¢
- Bellville 20.3¢
- Loudonville 20.3¢
- Johnstown 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43022
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gambier?
Most homes in Gambier 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 Gambier: Licking Rural Electric (18.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gambier?
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 Gambier, OH?
2 utilities serve Gambier's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Licking Rural Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gambier?
In 2025, customers in Knox County averaged 2 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 2,454 customers (5.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.