Electricity rates in Mount Zion, IL
Mount Zion (5,862 people, Macon County) is served by 4 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 Zion
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Shelby Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.87¢ | $249 | 9,882 | — |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $157 | 35K | 1,365 |
| Menard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.65¢ | $211 | 9,036 | 186 |
Power outages in Macon County right now
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Outage history in Macon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 307 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,622 (10.3%) | 6,405 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Long Creek 17.3¢
- Decatur 17.3¢
- Macon 17.3¢
- Bethany 17.3¢
- Cerro Gordo 17.3¢
- Forsyth 17.3¢
- Harristown 17.3¢
- Moweaqua 17.3¢
- Lovington 17.3¢
- Blue Mound 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62532, 62549
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Zion?
Most homes in Mount Zion 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 Zion: Shelby Electric Co-op (22.87¢), Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢), Menard Electric Co-op (20.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Zion?
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 Zion, IL?
4 utilities serve Mount Zion's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Shelby Electric Co-op, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Menard Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Zion?
In 2025, customers in Macon County averaged 5 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 6,405 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.