Electricity rates in Paxton, IL
Paxton (4,357 people, Ford County) is served by 2 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 Paxton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
Power outages in Ford County right now
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Outage history in Ford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 189 | 134 |
| Days with outages | 14 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,139 (39.2%) | 2,055 (37.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-14 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (189 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rantoul 17.3¢
- Gifford 17.3¢
- Gibson City 17.3¢
- Thomasboro 17.3¢
- Fisher 17.3¢
- Onarga 17.3¢
- Gilman 17.3¢
- Hoopeston 17.3¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.3¢
- Chatsworth 19.2¢
ZIP codes: 60957
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paxton?
Most homes in Paxton 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 Paxton: Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paxton?
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 Paxton, IL?
2 utilities serve Paxton's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paxton?
In 2025, customers in Ford County averaged 2 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 2,055 customers (37.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.