Electricity rates in Urbana, IL
Urbana (42,311 people, Champaign County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
What things cost to run in Urbana
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Urbana
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.77¢ | $242 | 11K | 223 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $157 | 35K | 1,365 |
| Village of Rantoul | Municipal utility | 12.34¢ | $266 | 6,099 | — |
| University of Illinois | State-owned utility | 10.74¢ | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Champaign County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Champaign County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 153 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,622 (10.7%) | 5,900 (6.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (153 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Champaign 17.3¢
- Savoy 17.3¢
- Philo 17.3¢
- Saint Joseph 17.3¢
- Tolono 17.3¢
- Thomasboro 17.3¢
- Sidney 17.3¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.3¢
- Mahomet 17.3¢
- Rantoul 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 61801, 61802, 61803
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Urbana?
Most homes in Urbana 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 Urbana: Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢), Corn Belt Energy Corporation (16.56¢), Village of Rantoul (12.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Urbana?
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 Urbana, IL?
5 utilities serve Urbana's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Village of Rantoul, University of Illinois. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Urbana?
In 2025, customers in Champaign County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-11, when 5,900 customers (6.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.