Electricity rates in McArthur, OH
McArthur (1,664 people, Vinton County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op pay about 22.04¢/kWh, 21% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving McArthur
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.04¢ | $241 | 16K | 995 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
Power outages in Vinton County right now
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Outage history in Vinton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,807 | 946 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 92 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,735 (35.4%) | 1,555 (20.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-02-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,807 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wellston 22.0¢
- Jackson 20.3¢
- Nelsonville 20.3¢
- The Plains 20.3¢
- Logan 20.3¢
- Athens 22.0¢
- Chauncey 20.3¢
- Glouster 20.3¢
- Chillicothe 16.6¢
- Kingston 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 45634, 45651, 45698
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in McArthur?
Most homes in McArthur get power from Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 22.04¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of McArthur: South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in McArthur?
About $241 a month, based on 1,092 kWh a month (the average for Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 22.04¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in McArthur, OH?
2 utilities serve McArthur's ZIP codes: Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op, South Central Power Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in McArthur?
In 2025, customers in Vinton County averaged 15 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 92 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-06, when 1,555 customers (20.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.