Electricity rates in Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster, OH ranks 10 of 50 Ohio cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (32%). Lancaster, Ohio has 40,902 residents in 16,758 households; 31.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Lancaster, OH can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Lancaster on the map
Fairfield County, with Lancaster marked
Who supplies Lancaster
Fairfield County lists 3 utilities for Lancaster, OH, a city of 40,902: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Fairfield County page.
Housing and heating in Lancaster
Lancaster, OH: 12,664 of 18,153 homes were built before 1980 and 2,461 in 2000 or later. Lancaster, OH has 12,416 detached houses, 2,324 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 101 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Lancaster, OH
% of homes by decade built, Lancaster, OH
- 25pre-40
- 640s
- 1750s
- 1060s
- 1270s
- 880s
- 990s
- 800s
- 510s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Lancaster, OH
| Lancaster, OH | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, OH, median year built | 1962 | 1983 | -21 years | 27 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, built before 1980 | 69.8% | 47.3% | +22.4 points | 28 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, built 2000 or later | 13.6% | 24.6% | -11.1 points | 21 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, detached houses | 68.4% | 78.3% | -9.9 points | 21 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 12.8% | 9.3% | +3.5 points | 42 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, mobile homes | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6 points | 27 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, renter households | 43.1% | 25.8% | +17.3 points | 22 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, median home value | $180,200 | $272,200 | -$92,000 | 26 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, median gross rent a month | $999 | $1,114 | -$115 | 26 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, people per household | 2.38 | 2.64 | -0.26 | 21 of 50 |
Facts about Lancaster
- Residents of Lancaster, OH, ACS 2023
- 40,90231 of 50 Ohio cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Lancaster, OH
- $54,90132 of 50 of those cities
- Households in Lancaster, OH
- 16,7582.44 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Lancaster, OH
- 56.9%9,535 owners and 7,223 renter households
- Housing units in Lancaster, OH
- 18,1531,395 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Lancaster, OH
- 31.7%5,309 of 16,758 homes
- Land area of Lancaster, OH
- 19.0 sq mi2,147.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Lancaster, OH
- 3.0%at 846 kWh a month over the $54,901 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Lancaster, OH
- 119NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 290.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Lancaster, OH
- 196212,664 of 18,153 homes (69.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Lancaster, OH
- $180,200$999 gross rent a month, 6.65% of value a year
Outage risk around Lancaster
Lancaster, OH, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 114 wind and 5 tornado, 290.9 per 100,000 residents of 40,902. Top gust near Lancaster, OH: 60 knots, 69 mph. Damage near Lancaster, OH: $1.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Lancaster, OH
wind and tornado reports, Lancaster, OH
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- 14'25
| Lancaster, OH | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, OH, 2015 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2016 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2018 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2019 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2020 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2022 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2023 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2024 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Lancaster, OH, 2025 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Cost of living with electricity in Lancaster
Lancaster, OH: 16,758 households at $1,617 a year per home for electricity (Fairfield County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $27.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,407 a year per household.
| Group in Lancaster, OH | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Lancaster, OH median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, OH, all households | 16,758 | $1,617 | $27.1 million | 2.95% |
| Lancaster, OH, homeowners | 9,535 | $1,801 | $17.2 million | 3.28% |
| Lancaster, OH, renters | 7,223 | $1,070 | $7.7 million | 1.95% |
Who lives in Lancaster: income, cars, homes
In Lancaster, OH, 3,300 of 6,875 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,133 households moved in since 2018 and 2,926 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Lancaster, OH homes: 9,715 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,409 none or one, median 5.6 rooms. Of 18,008 workers in Lancaster, OH, 1,378 work from home, 14,220 drive alone, 22 ride transit and 496 walk. In Lancaster, OH, 4,776 of 16,758 households earn under $35,000, 5,701 $35,000-$75,000, 4,733 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,548 $150,000 or more. 5,861 residents of Lancaster, OH live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.9. In Lancaster, OH, 1,364 households own no vehicle and 9,333 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Lancaster, OH
| Lancaster, OH | Value | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, OH, households under $35,000 | 28.5% | 23 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, households $150,000 or more | 9.2% | 32 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, residents below poverty | 14.8% | 23 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, median age | 36.9 | 36 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 53.5% | 39 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, households without a vehicle | 8.1% | 23 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, households with 2+ vehicles | 55.7% | 23 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, workers at home | 7.7% | 38 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, cost-burdened renters | 48.0% | 16 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, moved in since 2018 | 36.6% | 11 of 50 |
| Lancaster, OH, moved in before 2000 | 17.5% | 37 of 50 |
Analyst note on Lancaster
Lancaster, OH counts 40,902 residents in 16,758 households, on 19.0 square miles. Household income in Lancaster, OH is $54,901; 9,535 of its 16,758 households own. 5,309 of the 16,758 occupied homes in Lancaster, OH heat with electricity.
Lancaster, OH has 18,153 housing units, 1,395 of them vacant or seasonal. Lancaster, OH ranks 13 of 50 Ohio cities for the fewest people working from home (7.7% of workers). Lancaster, OH ranks 15 of 50 Ohio cities for the youngest residents (median age 36.9).
Lancaster, OH ranks 16 of 50 Ohio cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (48.0%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Lancaster
Compare Lancaster with nearby cities
| City near Lancaster, OH | Distance from Lancaster | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, OH (this page) | 0 mi | 40,902 | $54,901 | 1962 | $180,200 | 119 | 7.7% |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 19.0 mi northwest | 41,032 (+130) | $71,381 (+$16,480) | 1984 (+22 yr) | $230,300 (+$50,100) | 201 (+82) | 16.4% (+8.8 pts) |
| Newark, OH | 25.8 mi north | 50,393 (+9,491) | $58,920 (+$4,019) | 1963 (+1 yr) | $174,100 (-$6,100) | 145 (+26) | 10.2% (+2.5 pts) |
| Gahanna, OH | 26.0 mi northwest | 35,438 (-5,464) | $106,004 (+$51,103) | 1985 (+23 yr) | $322,300 (+$142,100) | 244 (+125) | 21.9% (+14.3 pts) |
| Columbus, OH | 26.9 mi northwest | 906,480 (+865,578) | $65,327 (+$10,426) | 1980 (+18 yr) | $234,500 (+$54,300) | 226 (+107) | 16.1% (+8.5 pts) |
| Grove City, OH | 28.4 mi northwest | 41,831 (+929) | $90,888 (+$35,987) | 1993 (+31 yr) | $283,300 (+$103,100) | 184 (+65) | 13.9% (+6.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Lancaster
| ZIP area touching Lancaster, OH | Share of the ZIP's land inside Lancaster | Share of Lancaster's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 43130 (Lancaster, OH) | 11.5% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Lancaster
Lancaster: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Lancaster, OH: Ohio households pick a supplier and plan, and Fairfield County lists 3 utilities.
Lancaster: how does it rank among Ohio cities?
Lancaster, OH: rank 31 of 50 by its 40,902 residents, rank 32 of 50 by $54,901 median income.
Lancaster: how many homes heat with electricity?
Lancaster, OH: 5,309 of 16,758 occupied homes, 31.7%; Fairfield County 28.2%.
Lancaster: how much income goes to electricity?
At 846 kWh a month, 3.0% of the $54,901 median income in Lancaster, OH.
Lancaster: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Ohio yes; municipal and co-op areas around Lancaster, OH may be closed.
Lancaster: damaging storms reported nearby?
119 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Lancaster, OH, 2015 to 2025, 290.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Lancaster?
Lancaster, OH: median home built 1962; 12,664 of 18,153 homes (69.8%) predate 1980, 12,416 are detached and 2,324 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Lancaster, OH renters struggle with rent?
3,300 of 6,875 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Lancaster, OH?
9,715 of 18,153 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.6 rooms.
How many people in Lancaster, OH work from home?
1,378 of 18,008 workers.