Electricity rates in Hillsboro, IL
Hillsboro (5,726 people, Montgomery 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 Hillsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 187 | 260 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,719 (16.6%) | 1,063 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (187 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Litchfield 17.3¢
- Mount Olive 17.3¢
- Nokomis 17.3¢
- Benld 17.3¢
- Gillespie 17.3¢
- Morrisonville 17.3¢
- Staunton 17.3¢
- Greenville 17.3¢
- Ramsey 17.3¢
- Carlinville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62049
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hillsboro?
Most homes in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro?
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 Hillsboro, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Hillsboro.
How often does the power go out in Hillsboro?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 4 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 1,063 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.