Electricity rates in Urbancrest, OH
Urbancrest (1,033 people, Franklin County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Columbus pay about 13.96¢/kWh, 24% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Urbancrest
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $83 | 15K | 141 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 303 | 303 |
| Days with outages | 101 | 101 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,287 (4.8%) | 24,330 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (303 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grove City 17.3¢
- Lincoln Village 14.0¢
- Grandview Heights 14.0¢
- Columbus 14.0¢
- Upper Arlington 14.0¢
- Obetz 16.6¢
- Lake Darby 17.3¢
- Commercial Point 16.6¢
- Bexley 14.0¢
- Hilliard 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 43123, 43204, 43223
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Urbancrest?
Most homes in Urbancrest get power from City of Columbus, where residential customers pay an average of 13.96¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Urbancrest: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Urbancrest?
About $83 a month, based on 594 kWh a month (the average for City of Columbus customers) at 13.96¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Urbancrest, OH?
3 utilities serve Urbancrest's ZIP codes: City of Columbus, Ohio Edison Co., South Central Power Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Urbancrest?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 5 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 101 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-12, when 24,330 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.