Electricity rates in Carmi, IL
Carmi (5,119 people, White County) is served by 3 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 Carmi
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Southeastern IL Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $192 | 23K | 2,214 |
| Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.41¢ | $187 | 12K | — |
Power outages in White County right now
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Outage history in White County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 165 | 202 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,357 (15.1%) | 2,181 (24.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-08-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (165 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Norris City 17.3¢
- Grayville 17.3¢
- McLeansboro 17.3¢
- Albion 17.3¢
- Eldorado 17.3¢
- Shawneetown 17.3¢
- Wayne City 17.3¢
- Mount Carmel 17.3¢
- Harrisburg 17.3¢
- Carrier Mills 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62821
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carmi?
Most homes in Carmi 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 Carmi: Southeastern IL Electric Co-op (15.71¢), Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op (17.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carmi?
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 Carmi, IL?
3 utilities serve Carmi's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southeastern IL Electric Co-op, Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carmi?
In 2025, customers in White County averaged 3 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-18, when 2,181 customers (24.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.