Electricity rates in Rantoul, IL
Rantoul (13,008 people, Champaign 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 Rantoul
| 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 Champaign County right now
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Outage history in Champaign County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 153 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,622 (10.7%) | 5,900 (6.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (153 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Thomasboro 17.3¢
- Gifford 17.3¢
- Fisher 17.3¢
- Paxton 17.3¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.3¢
- Urbana 17.3¢
- Champaign 17.3¢
- Saint Joseph 17.3¢
- Mahomet 17.3¢
- Gibson City 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61866
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rantoul?
Most homes in Rantoul 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 Rantoul: Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rantoul?
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 Rantoul, IL?
2 utilities serve Rantoul'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 Rantoul?
In 2025, customers in Champaign County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-11, when 5,900 customers (6.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.