Electricity rates in Wellston, OH
Wellston (5,494 people, Jackson County) is served by Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op. Homes on Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op pay about 22.04¢/kWh, 21% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Wellston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.04¢ | $241 | 16K | 995 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,232 | 276 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,698 (35.8%) | 1,504 (7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,232 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jackson 20.3¢
- McArthur 22.0¢
- Waverly 20.3¢
- Piketon 20.3¢
- Athens 22.0¢
- Middleport 20.3¢
- The Plains 20.3¢
- Pomeroy 20.3¢
- Gallipolis 22.0¢
- Chillicothe 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 45692
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wellston?
Most homes in Wellston get power from Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 22.04¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Wellston?
About $241 a month, based on 1,092 kWh a month (the average for Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op customers) at 22.04¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Wellston, OH?
Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op serves Wellston.
How often does the power go out in Wellston?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 4 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-06, when 1,504 customers (7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.