Electricity rates in Forsyth, IL
Forsyth (3,584 people, Macon County) is served by Ameren Illinois Company. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Forsyth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Macon County right now
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Outage history in Macon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 307 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,622 (10.3%) | 6,405 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Warrensburg 17.3¢
- Decatur 17.3¢
- Maroa 17.3¢
- Harristown 17.3¢
- Long Creek 17.3¢
- Mount Zion 17.3¢
- Cerro Gordo 17.3¢
- Clinton 17.3¢
- Macon 17.3¢
- Mount Pulaski 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62535
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forsyth?
Most homes in Forsyth 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Forsyth?
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 Forsyth, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Forsyth.
How often does the power go out in Forsyth?
In 2025, customers in Macon County averaged 5 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 6,405 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.