Utility rates in Polk vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Polk
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
How Polk heats its homes
31% natural gas · 14% electricity · 56% other fuels
Electric rates in Polk
Residential rates range from 14.6¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.
Providers include Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc, Licking Rural Electric Inc, Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc, Ohio Edison Co, Ohio Power Co.
This is 7% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Note: Ohio has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.
Internet providers in Polk
Polk has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 5 providers
Natural Gas 2 providers
Water 10 providers
Internet 7 providers
ZIP codes in Polk, OH
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: April 2026.