Electricity rates in Du Quoin, IL
Du Quoin (5,949 people, Perry 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 Du Quoin
| 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 Perry County right now
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Outage history in Perry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 217 | 782 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,484 (20.7%) | 5,170 (43.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-09 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (217 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pinckneyville 17.3¢
- Christopher 17.3¢
- Royalton 17.3¢
- Sesser 17.3¢
- Zeigler 17.3¢
- De Soto 17.3¢
- Cambria 17.3¢
- Benton 17.3¢
- Murphysboro 17.3¢
- Herrin 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62832
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Du Quoin?
Most homes in Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin: Egyptian Electric Co-op Association (17.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Du Quoin?
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 Du Quoin, IL?
2 utilities serve Du Quoin'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 Du Quoin?
In 2025, customers in Perry County averaged 13 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 5,170 customers (43.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.