Electricity rates in Cairo, IL
Cairo (1,733 people, Alexander County) is served by Ameren Illinois Company. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Cairo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Alexander County right now
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Outage history in Alexander County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 145 | 448 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 502 (17.7%) | 737 (25.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-16 | 2025-03-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (145 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Metropolis 17.3¢
- Jonesboro 17.3¢
- Anna 17.3¢
- Vienna 17.3¢
- Cobden 17.3¢
- Goreville 17.3¢
- Carbondale 17.3¢
- Marion 17.3¢
- Crainville 17.3¢
- Carterville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62914
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cairo?
Most homes in Cairo 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Cairo?
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 Cairo, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Cairo.
How often does the power go out in Cairo?
In 2025, customers in Alexander County averaged 7 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-13, when 737 customers (25.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.