This area is served by 32 utility providers across 5 categories. The average residential electricity rate here is 15.4¢/kWh.
Utility rates in ZIP 43403 vs. US average
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 43403?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Start with electric (City of Bowling Green - (OH)) and gas (Columbia Gas Of Ohio, (800) 344-4077) since those typically need a few business days to activate. Water and sewer are often handled with one call to your local utility. Set up internet last since it may require an installation visit.
How do utility rates in 43403 compare to the national average?
Residential electricity in Bowling Green, OH averages 15.4¢/kWh, about 7% below the US average of 16.5¢/kWh and 4% below the Ohio state average of 16.0¢/kWh. Natural gas in Ohio averages $13.77/Mcf — close to the national average. Actual monthly bills vary by home size, insulation, and season. Local rates from NREL; state and US averages from EIA Form 861 (2024); natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024).
Is electricity expensive in 43403?
No — electricity in Bowling Green, OH costs about 7% less than the national average. Compared to Ohio overall, rates here are about 4% lower. Local rates from NREL (2023); state and US averages from EIA (2024).
What internet providers are available in 43403?
Bowling Green, OH has strong broadband coverage. Providers include Buckeye Cablesystem (Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps), Buckeye Telesystem (Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps), MetaLINK Technologies Inc (Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps), Spectrum (Cable up to 1,000 Mbps). Availability varies by street address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
What county is 43403 in?
ZIP code 43403 is in Wood County, Ohio.
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.