Electricity rates in Olney, IL
Olney (9,005 people, Richland 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 Olney
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Norris Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.99¢ | $188 | 18K | — |
| Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.41¢ | $187 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 155 | 116 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,033 (11.3%) | 1,146 (12.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-29 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (155 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sumner 17.3¢
- Bridgeport 17.3¢
- Newton 17.3¢
- Oblong 17.3¢
- Lawrenceville 17.3¢
- Flora 17.3¢
- Louisville 17.3¢
- Albion 17.3¢
- Robinson 17.3¢
- Mount Carmel 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62450
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Olney?
Most homes in Olney 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 Olney: Norris Electric Co-op (15.99¢), Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op (17.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Olney?
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 Olney, IL?
3 utilities serve Olney's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Norris Electric Co-op, Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Olney?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 116 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 1,146 customers (12.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.