Electricity rates in Payne, OH
Payne (1,155 people, Paulding 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 Payne
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.19¢ | $220 | 9,153 | 97 |
Power outages in Paulding County right now
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Outage history in Paulding County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 233 | 287 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,897 (40.9%) | 2,584 (36.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-29 | 2025-04-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (233 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Antwerp 20.3¢
- Paulding 20.3¢
- Convoy 20.3¢
- Hicksville 20.3¢
- Van Wert 20.3¢
- Defiance 20.3¢
- Continental 20.3¢
- Edgerton 17.4¢
- Delphos 20.3¢
- Rockford 18.6¢
ZIP codes: 45880
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Payne?
Most homes in Payne 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 Payne: Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op (19.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Payne?
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 Payne, OH?
2 utilities serve Payne's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Payne?
In 2025, customers in Paulding County averaged 4 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 2,584 customers (36.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.