Electricity rates in Prophetstown, IL
Prophetstown (2,012 people, Whiteside County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Commonwealth Edison Co. pay about 19.23¢/kWh, 2% more than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Prophetstown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.23¢ | $117 | 3.02M | 77 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $157 | 35K | 1,365 |
Power outages in Whiteside County right now
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Outage history in Whiteside County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 64 | 49 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,562 (3.5%) | 3,483 (7.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-16 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (64 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Erie 19.2¢
- Morrison 19.2¢
- Rock Falls 19.2¢
- Sterling 19.2¢
- Fulton 19.2¢
- Geneseo 19.2¢
- Walnut 19.2¢
- Port Byron 9.6¢
- Colona 9.6¢
- Hampton 9.6¢
ZIP codes: 61277
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Prophetstown?
Most homes in Prophetstown get power from Commonwealth Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.23¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Prophetstown: Ameren Illinois Company (17.28¢), Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Prophetstown?
About $117 a month, based on 606 kWh a month (the average for Commonwealth Edison Co. customers) at 19.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Prophetstown, IL?
3 utilities serve Prophetstown's ZIP codes: Commonwealth Edison Co., Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Prophetstown?
In 2025, customers in Whiteside County averaged 49 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 3,483 customers (7.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.