Electricity rates in Litchfield, IL
Litchfield (6,897 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 Litchfield
| 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
- Mount Olive 17.3¢
- Hillsboro 17.3¢
- Gillespie 17.3¢
- Benld 17.3¢
- Staunton 17.3¢
- Carlinville 17.3¢
- Bunker Hill 17.3¢
- Worden 17.3¢
- Girard 17.3¢
- Morrisonville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Litchfield?
Most homes in Litchfield 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 Litchfield?
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 Litchfield, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Litchfield.
How often does the power go out in Litchfield?
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.