Electricity rates in Pataskala, OH
Pataskala (15,245 people, Licking County) is served by 4 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 Pataskala
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| Licking Rural Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.33¢ | $199 | 26K | 244 |
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $83 | 15K | 141 |
Power outages in Licking County right now
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Outage history in Licking County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 169 | 149 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,713 (8.3%) | 6,578 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (169 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Beechwood Trails 20.3¢
- Etna 20.3¢
- Reynoldsburg 20.3¢
- Granville South 20.3¢
- Pickerington 20.3¢
- New Albany 18.3¢
- Granville 20.3¢
- Millersport 20.3¢
- Hebron 20.3¢
- Johnstown 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43062
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pataskala?
Most homes in Pataskala 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 Pataskala: South Central Power Company (16.56¢), Licking Rural Electric (18.33¢), City of Columbus (13.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pataskala?
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 Pataskala, OH?
4 utilities serve Pataskala's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., South Central Power Company, Licking Rural Electric, City of Columbus. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pataskala?
In 2025, customers in Licking County averaged 2 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 6,578 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.