Electricity rates in Prospect, OH
Prospect (1,070 people, Marion 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 Prospect
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.31¢ | $242 | 17K | 162 |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 82 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,252 (5.5%) | 5,272 (13%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (82 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Richwood 17.3¢
- Marion 17.3¢
- Delaware 20.3¢
- Ashley 20.3¢
- Cardington 20.3¢
- Marysville 18.6¢
- Lewis Center 14.0¢
- Mount Gilead 17.3¢
- New California 17.3¢
- Powell 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 43342
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Prospect?
Most homes in Prospect 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 Prospect: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), Consolidated Cooperative (18.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Prospect?
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 Prospect, OH?
3 utilities serve Prospect's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., Consolidated Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Prospect?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 5,272 customers (13%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.