Electricity rates in Canton, IL
Canton (14,211 people, Fulton 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 Canton
| 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 Fulton County right now
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Outage history in Fulton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 257 | 146 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,998 (23.2%) | 2,252 (17.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-04-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (257 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glasford 17.3¢
- Lewistown 17.3¢
- Elmwood 17.3¢
- Hanna City 17.3¢
- Lake Camelot 17.3¢
- Manito 17.3¢
- Havana 17.3¢
- Bellevue 17.3¢
- South Pekin 17.3¢
- Pekin 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61520
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Canton?
Most homes in Canton 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 Canton: Menard Electric Co-op (20.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Canton?
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 Canton, IL?
2 utilities serve Canton'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 Canton?
In 2025, customers in Fulton County averaged 2 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-21, when 2,252 customers (17.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.