Electricity rates in Staunton, IL
Staunton (5,018 people, Macoupin 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 Staunton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Southwestern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.32¢ | $189 | 24K | 241 |
Power outages in Macoupin County right now
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Outage history in Macoupin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 498 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,776 (18%) | 4,693 (30.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Olive 17.3¢
- Benld 17.3¢
- Worden 17.3¢
- Gillespie 17.3¢
- Bunker Hill 17.3¢
- Holiday Shores 17.3¢
- Litchfield 17.3¢
- Bethalto 17.3¢
- Edwardsville 17.3¢
- Rosewood Heights 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62088
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Staunton?
Most homes in Staunton 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 Staunton: Southwestern Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Staunton?
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 Staunton, IL?
2 utilities serve Staunton's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Staunton?
In 2025, customers in Macoupin County averaged 8 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 4,693 customers (30.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.