Electricity rates in Beardstown, IL
Beardstown (5,738 people, Cass County) is served by 2 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 Beardstown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Menard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.65¢ | $211 | 9,036 | 186 |
Power outages in Cass County right now
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Outage history in Cass County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 86 | 107 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,919 (31.5%) | 785 (12.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-01 | 2025-05-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (86 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rushville 17.3¢
- Virginia 17.3¢
- Meredosia 17.3¢
- Astoria 17.3¢
- Mount Sterling 17.3¢
- Jacksonville 17.3¢
- South Jacksonville 17.3¢
- Ashland 17.3¢
- Griggsville 17.3¢
- Winchester 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62618
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Beardstown?
Most homes in Beardstown 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 Beardstown: Menard Electric Co-op (20.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Beardstown?
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 Beardstown, IL?
2 utilities serve Beardstown's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Menard Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Beardstown?
In 2025, customers in Cass County averaged 107 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-09, when 785 customers (12.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.