Electricity rates in Ironton, OH
Ironton (10,900 people, Lawrence 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 Ironton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.04¢ | $241 | 16K | 995 |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,025 | 278 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,896 (45.4%) | 2,112 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-10-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,025 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Coal Grove 20.3¢
- South Point 20.3¢
- Franklin Furnace 20.3¢
- Burlington 20.3¢
- Wheelersburg 20.3¢
- Sciotodale 20.3¢
- New Boston 20.3¢
- Portsmouth 20.3¢
- Rosemount 20.3¢
- West Portsmouth 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45638
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ironton?
Most homes in Ironton 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 Ironton: Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op (22.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ironton?
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 Ironton, OH?
2 utilities serve Ironton's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ironton?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 4 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-18, when 2,112 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.