Electricity rates in Lacon, IL
Lacon (1,826 people, Marshall 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 Lacon
| 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 |
Power outages in Marshall County right now
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Outage history in Marshall County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,901 | 164 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,527 (69.9%) | 817 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-07-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,901 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Henry 17.3¢
- Chillicothe 17.3¢
- Washburn 17.3¢
- Rome 17.3¢
- Toluca 19.2¢
- Metamora 17.3¢
- Dunlap 17.3¢
- Germantown Hills 17.3¢
- Granville 17.3¢
- Wyoming 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61540
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lacon?
Most homes in Lacon 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 Lacon: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lacon?
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 Lacon, IL?
2 utilities serve Lacon's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lacon?
In 2025, customers in Marshall County averaged 2 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-25, when 817 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.