Electricity rates in Union City, OH
Union City (1,620 people, Darke 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 Union City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $238 | 16K | 129 |
Power outages in Darke County right now
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Outage history in Darke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 690 | 280 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,997 (31%) | 5,161 (32%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (690 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ansonia 20.3¢
- Greenville 20.3¢
- Fort Recovery 18.6¢
- Versailles 18.6¢
- Saint Henry 18.6¢
- Arcanum 18.6¢
- Bradford 18.6¢
- Coldwater 18.6¢
- New Paris 18.6¢
- Covington 18.6¢
ZIP codes: 45390
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Union City?
Most homes in Union City 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 Union City: Dayton Power & Light Co. (18.59¢), Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Union City?
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 Union City, OH?
3 utilities serve Union City's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Dayton Power & Light Co., Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Union City?
In 2025, customers in Darke County averaged 4 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 5,161 customers (32%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.