Electricity rates in Sumner, IL
Sumner (3,183 people, Lawrence 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 Sumner
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Norris Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.99¢ | $188 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 308 | 275 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,176 (40.7%) | 1,321 (16.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (308 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bridgeport 17.3¢
- Lawrenceville 17.3¢
- Olney 17.3¢
- Oblong 17.3¢
- Robinson 17.3¢
- Mount Carmel 17.3¢
- Palestine 17.3¢
- Newton 17.3¢
- Albion 17.3¢
- Grayville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62466
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sumner?
Most homes in Sumner 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 Sumner: Norris Electric Co-op (15.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sumner?
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 Sumner, IL?
2 utilities serve Sumner's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Norris Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sumner?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 4 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 1,321 customers (16.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.