Electricity rates in De Soto, IL
De Soto (1,575 people, Jackson 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 De Soto
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Egyptian Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 17.21¢ | $208 | 14K | 773 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 243 | 517 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,710 (13.9%) | 6,017 (22.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-05 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (243 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Carbondale 17.3¢
- Cambria 17.3¢
- Murphysboro 17.3¢
- Royalton 17.3¢
- Carterville 17.3¢
- Crainville 17.3¢
- Herrin 17.3¢
- Zeigler 17.3¢
- Energy 17.3¢
- Du Quoin 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62924
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in De Soto?
Most homes in De Soto 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 De Soto: Egyptian Electric Co-op Association (17.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in De Soto?
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 De Soto, IL?
2 utilities serve De Soto's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in De Soto?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 8 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 6,017 customers (22.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.