Illinois Rural Electric Coop Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Illinois Rural Electric Coop and how they compare to the Illinois average — 2019 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2019 EIA-861, verified Oct 12, 2026

Residential customers of Illinois Rural Electric Coop average $192.77/month at 18.29¢/kWh — above the Illinois average of $142.84.

Avg bill (2019)$192.77/moannual average Rate18.29¢/kWh Res. customers10,007 Bill rank#2 in ILof tracked utilities

Rate context in Illinois

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Illinois Rural Electric Coop's 2019 annual figure.

Illinois price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 15.5% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Illinois price per kWh (12 months) 16.4¢ 20.1¢ 23.8¢ 19.9¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

Illinois Rural Electric Coop vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureIllinois Rural Electric CoopIllinois (latest month)
Avg bill $192.77/mo $142.84/mo
Rate 18.29¢/kWh 19.89¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Illinois Rural Electric Coop?

Illinois Rural Electric Coop residential customers averaged $192.77 per month in 2019 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $2,313.28 per year.

What does Illinois Rural Electric Coop charge per kWh?

Illinois Rural Electric Coop averaged 18.29¢ per kWh for residential service in 2019 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Illinois Rural Electric Coop compare to the Illinois average?

Illinois Rural Electric Coop bills average $192.77 — higher than the Illinois average of $142.84 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Illinois Rural Electric Coop serve?

Illinois Rural Electric Coop served 10,007 residential customers in 2019, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in IL.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2019 annual residential figures for Illinois Rural Electric Coop. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.