EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 62829 — Dale, IL

Homes in ZIP 62829 pay about 14.5¢ per kWh (Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Illinois average is 19.3¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.5¢per kWh
UtilitySoutheastern IL Elec Coop, Inc.
IL average19.3¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1661,146 kWh/month, 2024
Illinois has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$72
900 kWh / month$130
1,200 kWh / month$174

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 62829 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 62829

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in IL
Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc.
Cooperative
14.5¢
2024
$16622,731
Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc. (IL)
Cooperative · serves Hamilton County
16.0¢
2024
$19016,197
Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop
Cooperative · serves Hamilton County
16.6¢
2024
$17411,957
City of McLeansboro (IL)
Municipal · serves Hamilton County
15.1¢
2024
$1152,513

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hamilton County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Illinois price trend

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Illinois averageU.S. average
Aug 202619.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.2%18.0¢
vs. 5 years ago+50.4%12.8¢
Record high23.9¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$171886 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East North Central19.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 62829

How much does electricity cost in 62829?

About 14.5¢ per kWh for homes (Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $130.

Who is the electric utility for 62829?

Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc., with about 22,731 residential customers in Illinois; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in IL getting more expensive?

The Illinois residential average was 19.3¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in IL?

Illinois allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.