Electricity rates in Van Wert, OH
Van Wert (10,798 people, Van Wert 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 Van Wert
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Midwest Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.97¢ | $229 | 11K | 255 |
| Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.19¢ | $220 | 9,153 | 97 |
Power outages in Van Wert County right now
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Outage history in Van Wert County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 325 | 565 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,382 (28.6%) | 4,295 (51.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-08 | 2025-10-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (325 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Convoy 20.3¢
- Delphos 20.3¢
- Rockford 18.6¢
- Payne 20.3¢
- Spencerville 20.3¢
- Paulding 20.3¢
- Elida 20.3¢
- Kalida 20.3¢
- Celina 18.6¢
- Continental 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45891
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Van Wert?
Most homes in Van Wert 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 Van Wert: Midwest Electric (16.97¢), Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op (19.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Van Wert?
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 Van Wert, OH?
3 utilities serve Van Wert's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Midwest Electric, Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Van Wert?
In 2025, customers in Van Wert County averaged 9 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-02, when 4,295 customers (51.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.