Electricity rates in Fairbury, IL
Fairbury (3,630 people, Livingston County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
What things cost to run in Fairbury
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Fairbury
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $157 | 35K | 1,365 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
Power outages in Livingston County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Livingston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 124 | 84 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,975 (31.7%) | 3,084 (12.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-05-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (124 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forrest 19.2¢
- Chenoa 19.2¢
- Pontiac 19.2¢
- Chatsworth 19.2¢
- Colfax 17.3¢
- Lexington 17.3¢
- Gridley 19.2¢
- Flanagan 19.2¢
- Gibson City 17.3¢
- Dwight 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 61739
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fairbury?
Most homes in Fairbury get power from Commonwealth Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fairbury: Ameren Illinois Company (17.28¢), Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢), Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fairbury?
About $117 a month, based on 606 kWh a month (the average for Commonwealth Edison Co. customers) at 19.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fairbury, IL?
4 utilities serve Fairbury's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fairbury?
In 2025, customers in Livingston County averaged 84 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-20, when 3,084 customers (12.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.