Electricity rates in West Salem, OH
West Salem (1,487 people, Wayne County) is served by 4 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 West Salem
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Lorain-Medina R E C | Electric cooperative | 18.84¢ | $228 | 15K | 215 |
| Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.54¢ | $193 | 15K | 326 |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 101 | 144 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,515 (3.1%) | 4,627 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-07 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (101 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lodi 17.3¢
- Westfield Center 17.3¢
- Creston 20.3¢
- Ashland 20.3¢
- Seville 17.3¢
- Wooster 20.3¢
- Wellington 17.3¢
- Smithville 20.3¢
- New London 20.3¢
- Rittman 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 44287
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Salem?
Most homes in West Salem 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 West Salem: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), Lorain-Medina R E C (18.84¢), Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op (18.54¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Salem?
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 Salem, OH?
4 utilities serve West Salem's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., Lorain-Medina R E C, Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Salem?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 2 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 4,627 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.