Electricity rates in Pickerington, OH
Pickerington (19,745 people, Fairfield County) is served by 3 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 Pickerington
| 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 |
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $83 | 15K | 141 |
Power outages in Fairfield County right now
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Outage history in Fairfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 309 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,834 (12.5%) | 9,864 (11.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-28 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (309 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Canal Winchester 16.6¢
- Reynoldsburg 20.3¢
- Blacklick Estates 14.0¢
- Lithopolis 16.6¢
- Etna 20.3¢
- Groveport 16.6¢
- Baltimore 20.3¢
- Pataskala 20.3¢
- Whitehall 14.0¢
- Obetz 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 43147
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pickerington?
Most homes in Pickerington 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 Pickerington: South Central Power Company (16.56¢), City of Columbus (13.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pickerington?
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 Pickerington, OH?
3 utilities serve Pickerington's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., South Central Power Company, City of Columbus. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pickerington?
In 2025, customers in Fairfield County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 9,864 customers (11.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.