Electricity rates in Salem, IL
Salem (7,287 people, Marion 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 Salem
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (IL) | Electric cooperative | 17.18¢ | $213 | 16K | 132 |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 668 | 274 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,513 (55.9%) | 2,248 (14.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-05-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (668 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Odin 17.3¢
- Sandoval 17.3¢
- Centralia 17.3¢
- Wamac 17.3¢
- Mount Vernon 17.3¢
- Carlyle 17.3¢
- Vandalia 17.3¢
- Flora 17.3¢
- Louisville 17.3¢
- Beckemeyer 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62881
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salem?
Most homes in Salem 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 Salem: Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (IL) (17.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Salem?
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 Salem, IL?
2 utilities serve Salem's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Tri-County Electric Co-op, Inc (IL). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Salem?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 4 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-30, when 2,248 customers (14.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.