Electricity rates in Blue Mound, IL
Blue Mound (1,111 people, Macon 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 Blue Mound
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Shelby Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.87¢ | $249 | 9,882 | — |
Power outages in Macon County right now
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Outage history in Macon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 307 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,622 (10.3%) | 6,405 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Macon 17.3¢
- Moweaqua 17.3¢
- Harristown 17.3¢
- Assumption 17.3¢
- Decatur 17.3¢
- Taylorville 17.3¢
- Mount Zion 17.3¢
- Edinburg 17.3¢
- Warrensburg 17.3¢
- Long Creek 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62513
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blue Mound?
Most homes in Blue Mound 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 Blue Mound: Shelby Electric Co-op (22.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blue Mound?
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 Blue Mound, IL?
2 utilities serve Blue Mound's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Shelby Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blue Mound?
In 2025, customers in Macon County averaged 5 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 6,405 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.