Electricity rates in Quincy, IL
Quincy (40,780 people, Adams 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 Quincy
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Illinois Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.00¢ | $355 | 10K | 112 |
| Adams Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.10¢ | $286 | 9,163 | 170 |
| Western Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.75¢ | $289 | 3,573 | — |
Power outages in Adams County right now
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Outage history in Adams County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 165 | 168 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,025 (15.8%) | 6,159 (19.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-09 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (165 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Payson 17.3¢
- Camp Point 17.3¢
- Barry 17.3¢
- Warsaw 17.3¢
- Hamilton 17.3¢
- Mount Sterling 17.3¢
- Carthage 17.3¢
- Pittsfield 17.3¢
- Griggsville 17.3¢
- Nauvoo 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62301, 62305, 62306
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Quincy?
Most homes in Quincy 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 Quincy: Illinois Rural Electric Co-op (22.00¢), Adams Electric Co-op (18.10¢), Western Illinois Electric Co-op (16.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in Quincy?
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 Quincy, IL?
4 utilities serve Quincy's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Illinois Rural Electric Co-op, Adams Electric Co-op, Western Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Quincy?
In 2025, customers in Adams County averaged 2 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 6,159 customers (19.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.