Electricity rates in Mount Carmel, IL
Mount Carmel (7,027 people, Wabash County) is served by 3 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 Mount Carmel
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.41¢ | $187 | 12K | — |
| Mt Carmel Public Utility Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.34¢ | $183 | 4,337 | 86 |
Power outages in Wabash County right now
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Outage history in Wabash County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 19 | 33 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 335 (3.4%) | 336 (3.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-06-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (19 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Albion 17.3¢
- Grayville 17.3¢
- Bridgeport 17.3¢
- Sumner 17.3¢
- Lawrenceville 17.3¢
- Olney 17.3¢
- Carmi 17.3¢
- Robinson 17.3¢
- Oblong 17.3¢
- Palestine 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62863
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Carmel?
Most homes in Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel: Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op (17.41¢), Mt Carmel Public Utility Co. (20.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Carmel?
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 Mount Carmel, IL?
3 utilities serve Mount Carmel's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op, Mt Carmel Public Utility Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Carmel?
In 2025, customers in Wabash County averaged 33 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-29, when 336 customers (3.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.