Electricity rates in Hamilton, OH
Hamilton (62,407 people, Butler County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Hamilton pay about 16.67¢/kWh, 9% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Hamilton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hamilton | Municipal utility | 16.67¢ | $132 | 27K | 121 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
| Butler Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.84¢ | $276 | 12K | 172 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
Power outages in Butler County right now
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Outage history in Butler County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 236 | 166 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,136 (7.9%) | 7,908 (6.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-20 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (236 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Miami 17.4¢
- Fairfield 17.4¢
- Pleasant Run Farm 17.4¢
- Pleasant Run 17.4¢
- Beckett Ridge 17.4¢
- Ross 17.4¢
- Trenton 17.4¢
- Dunlap 17.4¢
- Forest Park 17.4¢
- Springdale 17.4¢
ZIP codes: 45011, 45012, 45013, 45015
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hamilton?
Most homes in Hamilton get power from City of Hamilton, where residential customers pay an average of 16.67¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hamilton: Duke Energy Ohio (17.39¢), Butler Rural Electric Co-op (19.84¢), Dayton Power & Light Co. (18.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hamilton?
About $132 a month, based on 794 kWh a month (the average for City of Hamilton customers) at 16.67¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hamilton, OH?
4 utilities serve Hamilton's ZIP codes: City of Hamilton, Duke Energy Ohio, Butler Rural Electric Co-op, Dayton Power & Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hamilton?
In 2025, customers in Butler County averaged 2 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 7,908 customers (6.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.