What is the average electricity rate in Wharton, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Wharton is approximately 18.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $125 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Wharton?

Natural gas customers in Wharton pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.28/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Wharton, Ohio?

Electricity in Wharton is distributed by AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Wharton?

Wharton natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Wharton electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Wharton's electricity rate of 18.54¢/kWh is below the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Wharton?

To start electric service in Wharton, contact AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Wharton, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Wharton, Ohio

Wharton, Ohio is served by AEP Ohio for electricity and Dominion Energy Ohio for natural gas. Rates in Wharton are comparable to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Wharton's electricity rate of 18.54¢/kWh is 0.98¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Wharton residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Wharton

AEP Ohio
FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company)
Duke Energy Ohio
AES Ohio

Natural Gas Utility in Wharton

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Wharton vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Wharton	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.54¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.28	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$125	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Wharton Residents

As a Ohio city, Wharton residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Ohio HEAP
✅ Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
✅ Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
✅ Ohio Energy Efficiency Resource Standard

Energy-Saving Tips for Wharton Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Wharton, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Wharton is approximately 18.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $125 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Wharton pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.28/therm per therm.
Electricity in Wharton is distributed by AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Wharton natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Wharton's electricity rate of 18.54¢/kWh is below the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Wharton, contact AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.