Electricity rates in West Portsmouth, OH
West Portsmouth (3,149 people, Scioto County) is served by Ohio Power Co.. Homes on Ohio Power Co. pay about 20.33¢/kWh, 11% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving West Portsmouth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
Power outages in Scioto County right now
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Outage history in Scioto County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 891 | 212 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,624 (29%) | 3,370 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (891 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Portsmouth 20.3¢
- Rosemount 20.3¢
- New Boston 20.3¢
- Lucasville 20.3¢
- Sciotodale 20.3¢
- Wheelersburg 20.3¢
- Franklin Furnace 20.3¢
- Piketon 20.3¢
- Ironton 20.3¢
- Peebles 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 45663
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Portsmouth?
Most homes in West Portsmouth 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in West Portsmouth?
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 West Portsmouth, OH?
Ohio Power Co. serves West Portsmouth.
How often does the power go out in West Portsmouth?
In 2025, customers in Scioto County averaged 3 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-08, when 3,370 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.