Electricity rates in Wooster, OH
Wooster (26,749 people, Wayne 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 Wooster
| 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 |
| 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
- Smithville 20.3¢
- Apple Creek 20.3¢
- Orrville 20.3¢
- Shreve 20.3¢
- Dalton 20.3¢
- Creston 20.3¢
- Rittman 20.3¢
- West Salem 20.3¢
- Seville 17.3¢
- Westfield Center 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 44691
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wooster?
Most homes in Wooster 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 Wooster: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op (18.54¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wooster?
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 Wooster, OH?
3 utilities serve Wooster's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wooster?
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.