Electricity rates in Eldorado, IL
Eldorado (4,064 people, Saline 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 Eldorado
| 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 |
Power outages in Saline County right now
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Outage history in Saline County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 384 | 1,993 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,345 (41.2%) | 7,444 (57.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-19 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (384 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Harrisburg 17.3¢
- Norris City 17.3¢
- Carrier Mills 17.3¢
- Shawneetown 17.3¢
- McLeansboro 17.3¢
- Carmi 17.3¢
- Johnston City 17.3¢
- Rosiclare 17.3¢
- West Frankfort 17.3¢
- Marion 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62930
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Eldorado?
Most homes in Eldorado 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 Eldorado: Southeastern IL Electric Co-op (15.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Eldorado?
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 Eldorado, IL?
2 utilities serve Eldorado's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southeastern IL Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Eldorado?
In 2025, customers in Saline County averaged 33 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 7,444 customers (57.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.