Electricity rates in Smithton, IL
Smithton (3,719 people, St. Clair County) is served by Ameren Illinois Company. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Smithton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
Power outages in St. Clair County right now
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Outage history in St. Clair County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 200 | 398 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,529 (4.8%) | 18,062 (19.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (200 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Freeburg 17.3¢
- Millstadt 17.3¢
- Belleville 17.3¢
- New Athens 17.3¢
- Swansea 17.3¢
- Waterloo 17.3¢
- Columbia 17.3¢
- Shiloh 17.3¢
- Scott Air Force Base 17.3¢
- Mascoutah 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62285
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Smithton?
Most homes in Smithton 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Smithton?
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 Smithton, IL?
Ameren Illinois Company serves Smithton.
How often does the power go out in Smithton?
In 2025, customers in St. Clair County averaged 6 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 18,062 customers (19.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.