Electricity rates in Wayne City, IL
Wayne City (1,012 people, Wayne 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 Wayne City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.41¢ | $187 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 255 | 139 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,406 (52%) | 2,233 (21.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-01 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (255 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Vernon 17.3¢
- McLeansboro 17.3¢
- Ina 17.3¢
- Flora 17.3¢
- Salem 17.3¢
- Norris City 17.3¢
- Albion 17.3¢
- Carmi 17.3¢
- Louisville 17.3¢
- Benton 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62895
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wayne City?
Most homes in Wayne City 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 Wayne City: Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op (17.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wayne City?
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 Wayne City, IL?
2 utilities serve Wayne City's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Wayne-White Counties Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wayne City?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 2 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 2,233 customers (21.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.