Electricity rates in Upper Alton, IL
Upper Alton (29,251 people, Madison 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 Upper Alton
| 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 Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 183 | 447 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,744 (9%) | 18,731 (17.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (183 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Alton 17.3¢
- East Alton 17.3¢
- Godfrey 17.3¢
- Rosewood Heights 17.3¢
- Wood River 17.3¢
- Roxana 17.3¢
- Bethalto 17.3¢
- Hartford 17.3¢
- South Roxana 17.3¢
- Brighton 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62002, 62018, 62035
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Upper Alton?
Most homes in Upper Alton 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 Upper Alton: Southwestern Electric Co-op (16.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Upper Alton?
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 Upper Alton, IL?
2 utilities serve Upper Alton'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 Upper Alton?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 7 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 18,731 customers (17.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.