Electricity rates in Gibson City, IL
Gibson City (3,409 people, Ford 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 Gibson City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
Power outages in Ford County right now
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Outage history in Ford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 189 | 134 |
| Days with outages | 14 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,139 (39.2%) | 2,055 (37.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-14 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (189 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fisher 17.3¢
- Colfax 17.3¢
- Paxton 17.3¢
- Rantoul 17.3¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.3¢
- Mahomet 17.3¢
- Thomasboro 17.3¢
- Farmer City 17.3¢
- Forrest 19.2¢
- Chatsworth 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60936
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gibson City?
Most homes in Gibson 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 Gibson City: Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gibson 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 Gibson City, IL?
2 utilities serve Gibson City's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gibson City?
In 2025, customers in Ford County averaged 2 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 2,055 customers (37.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.