Electricity rates in Zanesville, OH
Zanesville (25,498 people, Muskingum 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 Zanesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.64¢ | $191 | 15K | 695 |
Power outages in Muskingum County right now
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Outage history in Muskingum County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 261 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,989 (6.4%) | 6,544 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-10-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (261 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Zanesville 20.3¢
- South Zanesville 20.3¢
- Pleasant Grove 20.3¢
- Roseville 20.3¢
- Dresden 20.3¢
- Crooksville 20.3¢
- Frazeysburg 20.3¢
- New Concord 20.3¢
- Somerset 20.3¢
- New Lexington 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43701, 43702
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Zanesville?
Most homes in Zanesville 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 Zanesville: South Central Power Company (16.56¢), Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op (19.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Zanesville?
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 Zanesville, OH?
3 utilities serve Zanesville's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., South Central Power Company, Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Zanesville?
In 2025, customers in Muskingum County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-15, when 6,544 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.