Electricity rates in Hillsboro, OH
Hillsboro (6,557 people, Highland 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 Hillsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
Power outages in Highland County right now
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Outage history in Highland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 324 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,954 (14.2%) | 3,244 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (324 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Vienna 18.6¢
- Lynchburg 17.4¢
- Leesburg 18.6¢
- Greenfield 18.6¢
- Winchester 17.4¢
- Sabina 18.6¢
- Wilmington 18.6¢
- Mount Orab 17.4¢
- Peebles 16.6¢
- Blanchester 17.4¢
ZIP codes: 45133
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hillsboro?
Most homes in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro: South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hillsboro?
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 Hillsboro, OH?
2 utilities serve Hillsboro's ZIP codes: Dayton Power & Light Co., South Central Power Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hillsboro?
In 2025, customers in Highland County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 3,244 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.