Electricity rates in Columbia, IL
Columbia (10,191 people, Monroe 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 Columbia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 121 | 882 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,447 (9.3%) | 9,159 (58.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-17 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (121 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dupo 17.3¢
- Millstadt 17.3¢
- Waterloo 17.3¢
- Cahokia 17.3¢
- Valmeyer 17.3¢
- Centreville 17.3¢
- Alorton 17.3¢
- Smithton 17.3¢
- East Saint Louis 17.3¢
- Belleville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62236
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbia?
Most homes in Columbia 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Columbia.
How often does the power go out in Columbia?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 14 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 9,159 customers (58.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.