Electricity rates in South Point, OH
South Point (3,924 people, Lawrence 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 South Point
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.04¢ | $241 | 16K | 995 |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,025 | 278 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,896 (45.4%) | 2,112 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-10-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,025 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burlington 20.3¢
- Coal Grove 20.3¢
- Ironton 20.3¢
- Franklin Furnace 20.3¢
- Wheelersburg 20.3¢
- Sciotodale 20.3¢
- New Boston 20.3¢
- Portsmouth 20.3¢
- Rosemount 20.3¢
- West Portsmouth 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45680
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Point?
Most homes in South Point 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 South Point: Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op (22.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Point?
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 South Point, OH?
2 utilities serve South Point's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Point?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 4 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-18, when 2,112 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.