Electricity rates in Bunker Hill, IL
Bunker Hill (1,716 people, Macoupin 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 Bunker Hill
| 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 |
Power outages in Macoupin County right now
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Outage history in Macoupin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 498 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,776 (18%) | 4,693 (30.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holiday Shores 17.3¢
- Benld 17.3¢
- Staunton 17.3¢
- Gillespie 17.3¢
- Worden 17.3¢
- Brighton 17.3¢
- Bethalto 17.3¢
- Mount Olive 17.3¢
- Rosewood Heights 17.3¢
- Godfrey 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62014
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bunker Hill?
Most homes in Bunker Hill 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 Bunker Hill: Southwestern Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bunker Hill?
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 Bunker Hill, IL?
2 utilities serve Bunker Hill's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bunker Hill?
In 2025, customers in Macoupin County averaged 8 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 4,693 customers (30.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.