Electricity rates in Watseka, IL
Watseka (5,070 people, Iroquois 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 Watseka
| 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 |
Power outages in Iroquois County right now
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Outage history in Iroquois County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 314 | 243 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,803 (37.9%) | 3,394 (33.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-21 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (314 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 60970
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Watseka?
Most homes in Watseka 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 Watseka: Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op (18.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Watseka?
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 Watseka, IL?
2 utilities serve Watseka's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Watseka?
In 2025, customers in Iroquois County averaged 4 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 3,394 customers (33.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.