Electricity rates in South Zanesville, OH
South Zanesville (1,989 people, Muskingum 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 South Zanesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.64¢ | $191 | 15K | 695 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
Power outages in Muskingum County right now
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Outage history in Muskingum County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 261 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,989 (6.4%) | 6,544 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-10-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (261 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Zanesville 20.3¢
- Pleasant Grove 20.3¢
- North Zanesville 20.3¢
- Roseville 20.3¢
- Crooksville 20.3¢
- Dresden 20.3¢
- New Concord 20.3¢
- Frazeysburg 20.3¢
- Somerset 20.3¢
- New Lexington 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43701, 43702, 43734
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Zanesville?
Most homes in South Zanesville 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 Zanesville: Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op (19.64¢), South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Zanesville?
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 Zanesville, OH?
3 utilities serve South Zanesville's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op, South Central Power Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Zanesville?
In 2025, customers in Muskingum County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-15, when 6,544 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.