Utility Providers in Altona, Illinois

Altona is served by 31 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Knox County.

Knox County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Altona vs. US average

Electricity
14.2¢/kWh
↓ 14% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 11% below IL state average (15.9¢)
Natural gas
$11.11/Mcf
↓ 23% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Altona-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Altona

Electricity$150-$199 (9.9¢–17.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Altona heats its homes

67%
22%
11%

67% natural gas · 22% electricity · 11% other fuels

Electric rates in Altona

Residential rates range from 9.9¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Altona
13.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation.

This is 14% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Note: Illinois has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Altona

Altona has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Oneida Telephone Exchange
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Diverse Communications
100 Mbps
Fiber

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Corn Belt Energy Corporation

Natural Gas 2 providers

Ameren Illinois
Nicor Gas Company

Water 17 providers

Sewer 1 provider

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Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Diverse Communications
Fiber up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Oneida Telephone Exchange
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Woodhull Telephone
Fiber up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Altona, IL

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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. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). 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: May 2026.