Electricity rates in Utica, OH
Utica (2,196 people, Licking 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 Utica
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Licking Rural Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.33¢ | $199 | 26K | 244 |
Power outages in Licking County right now
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Outage history in Licking County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 169 | 149 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,713 (8.3%) | 6,578 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (169 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gambier 20.3¢
- Mount Vernon 20.3¢
- Granville 20.3¢
- Newark 20.3¢
- Granville South 20.3¢
- Johnstown 20.3¢
- Centerburg 20.3¢
- Heath 20.3¢
- Apple Valley 20.3¢
- Oak Hill 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43080
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Utica?
Most homes in Utica 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 Utica: Licking Rural Electric (18.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Utica?
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 Utica, OH?
2 utilities serve Utica's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Licking Rural Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Utica?
In 2025, customers in Licking County averaged 2 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 6,578 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.