Electricity rates in Farmer City, IL
Farmer City (2,004 people, De Witt County) is served by 3 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 Farmer City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 De Witt County right now
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Outage history in De Witt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 695 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,403 (21.1%) | 2,596 (38.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-19 | 2025-11-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Le Roy 17.3¢
- Mahomet 17.3¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.3¢
- Monticello 17.3¢
- Fisher 17.3¢
- Clinton 17.3¢
- Heyworth 17.3¢
- Gibson City 17.3¢
- Maroa 17.3¢
- Colfax 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61842
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Farmer City?
Most homes in Farmer City 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 Farmer City: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢), Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Farmer City?
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 Farmer City, IL?
3 utilities serve Farmer City's ZIP codes: 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 Farmer City?
In 2025, customers in De Witt County averaged 11 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-09, when 2,596 customers (38.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.