Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Ohio's Residential Utility Customer Profile

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Impact on utility customer service:

Among the list of Ohioans' top household expenses are utility payments. Electricity, natural gas, water and telephone services are included among the critical costs of living requirements.

Utility service is a necessity and, given these hard economic times, more customers are struggling to maintain service. The OCC plays a vital role in advocating for affordable service.

Factors affecting Residential Utility Customers in Ohio

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(thumbnail) Residential Utility Customer Profile (fact sheet)
(thumbnail) Ohio Child Poverty Rate by County in 2009 (map)
(thumbnail) Percentage of People At or Below the Poverty Level by County (map)
(thumbnail) Broadband Adoption Rate by County (map)
(thumbnail) Broadband Availability by County (map)
(thumbnail) Average Broadband Speed by County (map)
(thumbnail) Foreclosures in 2010 (map)
(thumbnail) Population by County (map)
(thumbnail) Unemployment Rates by County (map)
(thumbnail) Unemployment Rates by County 2012 (data)
(thumbnail) Unemployment Rates by County 2011 (data)
(thumbnail) Unemployment Rates by County 2010 (data)
Please Note:

OCC has had to cancel many of its services, including its consumer call center, due to recent budget cuts. We realize you may continue to need assistance with your utility services. OCC's website provides free access to publications and resources.

You may seek assistance with utility complaints from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio:
800-686-7826. For complaints about non-utility related services, you may call the Ohio Attorney General
at 800-282-0515.

Information believed accurate but not guaranteed.
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