ZIP code 61279 covers Buffalo Prairie, Illinois in Rock Island County. This area is served by 60 utility providers across 5 categories. The average residential electricity rate here is 7.3¢/kWh. 55.3% of households use natural gas as their primary heating fuel.
Estimated monthly utility costs
$393/month
Cost estimates from U.S. Census ACS 5-year data · Shorter bar = lower cost
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 61279?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Start with electric (MidAmerican Energy Co) and gas (Ameren Illinois, (800) 552-7583) since those typically need a few business days to activate. Water and sewer are often handled with one call to your local utility. Set up internet last since it may require an installation visit.
How much do utilities cost per month in 61279?
Total estimated monthly costs are around $392, which is about $9 more than the national average. Electricity is the biggest expense at roughly $125/month. Natural gas runs about $225. Water and sewer combined are around $43. Costs vary by home size, usage, and season. Estimates from U.S. Census ACS data.
Is electricity expensive in 61279?
No — electricity in Buffalo Prairie, IL costs about 51% less than the national average. Compared to Illinois overall, rates here are about 41% lower. Based on 2023 NREL residential electricity rate data.
What internet providers are available in 61279?
Buffalo Prairie, IL has strong broadband coverage. Providers include Frontier (DSL up to 10 Mbps), Mediacom Xtream (Cable up to 1,000 Mbps), Nextlink (Fixed Wireless up to 700 Mbps), Reynolds Cable Inc (Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps), Reynolds Telephone Company (Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps). Availability varies by street address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
What county is 61279 in?
ZIP code 61279 is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.