Electricity rates in Altamont, IL
Altamont (2,308 people, Effingham County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Altamont
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Southwestern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.32¢ | $189 | 24K | 241 |
| Norris Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.99¢ | $188 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Effingham County right now
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Outage history in Effingham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 144 | 154 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,030 (20.4%) | 3,249 (21.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-19 | 2025-07-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (144 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Elmo 17.3¢
- Effingham 17.3¢
- Teutopolis 17.3¢
- Vandalia 17.3¢
- Ramsey 17.3¢
- Neoga 17.3¢
- Shelbyville 17.3¢
- Louisville 17.3¢
- Windsor 17.3¢
- Pana 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62411
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Altamont?
Most homes in Altamont get power from Ameren Illinois Company, where residential customers pay an average of 17.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Altamont: Southwestern Electric Co-op (16.32¢), Norris Electric Co-op (15.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Altamont?
About $153 a month, based on 888 kWh a month (the average for Ameren Illinois Company customers) at 17.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Altamont, IL?
3 utilities serve Altamont's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Co-op, Norris Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Altamont?
In 2025, customers in Effingham County averaged 2 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-21, when 3,249 customers (21.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.