Average Electric Bill in Champaign, IL
What a typical household in Champaign pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Champaign pays about $98.95/month for electricity at roughly 11.76¢/kWh. Basis: Ameren Illinois Company, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Illinois over 12 months — the rate environment Champaign households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Ameren Illinois Company, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Ameren Illinois Company · 1,060,894 residential customers |
| State context | Illinois: $142.84/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 88,396 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Champaign?
Expect roughly $98.95 per month for a typical household in Champaign — based on Ameren Illinois Company annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Champaign?
About 11.76¢ per kWh (Ameren Illinois Company, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Champaign pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Champaign higher or lower than the Illinois average?
Ameren Illinois Company averages $98.95 — below the state average of $142.84.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Ameren Illinois Company) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Illinois) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.