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Benton Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Benton

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Benton, IL is 3.63¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Benton

^ The average residential electricity rate in Benton, IL is 9.06¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Benton

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Benton, IL is 0.77¢/kWh.[1]

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Benton, IL Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Benton


  • Commercial Electricity in Benton
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Benton is 3.63¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Benton is 54.57% less than the Illinois average rate of 7.99¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Benton is 64.02% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Benton


  • Residential Electricity in Benton
    • The average residential electricity rate in Benton is 9.06¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Benton is 20.39% less than the Illinois average rate of 11.38¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Benton is 23.74% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Benton


  • Industrial Electricity in Benton
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Benton is 0.77¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Benton is 86.72% less than the Illinois average rate of 5.8¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Benton is 88.46% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]

Illinois Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Illinois


  • Commercial electricity rates in IL [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Illinois is 7.99¢/kWh, which ranks 46th in the nation and is 20.81% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in IL [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Illinois averages 7,175 kWh/month, which ranks 9th in the nation and is 15.02% greater than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in IL [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Illinois is $573, which ranks 21st in the nation and is 8.9% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Illinois


  • Residential electricity rates in Illinois [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 11.38¢/kWh, which ranks 24th in the nation and is 4.21% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in IL [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Illinois averages 767 kWh/month, which ranks 35th in the nation and is
  • Residential electricity bills in IL [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Illinois is $87, which ranks 44th in the nation and is 18.69% less than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Illinois


  • Industrial electricity rates in Illinois [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Illinois is 5.8¢/kWh, which ranks 39th in the nation and is 13.04% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in IL [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Illinois averages 624,482 kWh/month, which ranks 3rd in the nation and is 456.79% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in IL [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Illinois is $36,206, which ranks 5th in the nation and is 383.84% greater than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Benton, IL

Benton, IL Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Benton, IL


    • Household income: The city of Benton has a median household income of $43,721, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Benton is approximately 30 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 12.4 percent of Benton households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Illinois is about $87/month, ranking 44th in the U.S. and 18.69% less than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Benton vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Benton

About Benton

Benton is a city located in Franklin County in the state of Illinois, and has a population of approximately 7,087.[6]

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More about Benton utilities

For more information about Benton electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

The U.S. produces nearly half of its electricity from coal. In China, the percenttage is nearly three-fourths.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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