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Electricity rates in Orion, IL

Typical rate
9.62¢
MidAmerican Energy Co.
Est. monthly bill
$72
744 kWh/month
vs. Illinois
-49%
state 18.79¢
Outage time (2025)
2 hr 37 min
Henry County avg

Orion (1,825 people, Henry County) is served by MidAmerican Energy Co.. Homes on MidAmerican Energy Co. pay about 9.62¢/kWh, 49% less than the Illinois average.

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Electric companies serving Orion

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
MidAmerican Energy Co.Investor-owned utility9.62¢$7273K304

Power outages in Henry County right now

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Outage history in Henry County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer423157
Days with outages3741
Most customers out at once5,922 (14.5%)2,973 (7.3%)
Worst day2024-07-162025-12-14

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan2
  • Feb3
  • Mar14
  • Apr10
  • May10
  • Jun26
  • Jul12
  • Aug9
  • Sep7
  • Oct4
  • Nov28
  • Dec33

Less outage time than 2024 (423 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.

Nearby cities

ZIP codes: 61273

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Orion?

Most homes in Orion get power from MidAmerican Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 9.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.

What is the average electric bill in Orion?

About $72 a month, based on 744 kWh a month (the average for MidAmerican Energy Co. customers) at 9.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.

Who is the electric company in Orion, IL?

MidAmerican Energy Co. serves Orion.

How often does the power go out in Orion?

In 2025, customers in Henry County averaged 2 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-14, when 2,973 customers (7.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.