Electricity rates in Somerset, OH
Somerset (1,464 people, Perry 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 Somerset
| 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 |
Power outages in Perry County right now
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Outage history in Perry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 397 | 461 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,604 (16.4%) | 4,507 (20.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-30 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (397 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Lexington 20.3¢
- Thornport 20.3¢
- Bremen 20.3¢
- Crooksville 20.3¢
- Harbor Hills 20.3¢
- Roseville 20.3¢
- Fairfield Beach 20.3¢
- Geneva 18.0¢
- Buckeye Lake 20.3¢
- Millersport 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43783
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Somerset?
Most homes in Somerset 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 Somerset: South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Somerset?
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 Somerset, OH?
2 utilities serve Somerset's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., South Central Power Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Somerset?
In 2025, customers in Perry County averaged 7 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 4,507 customers (20.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.