Utility Providers in Cowden, Illinois

Cowden is served by 24 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Shelby County.

Shelby County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Cowden vs. US average

Electricity
16.5¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 4% above 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 Cowden-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 Cowden

Electricity$150-$199 (13.2¢–19.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/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 Cowden heats its homes

40%
16%
45%

40% natural gas · 16% electricity · 45% other fuels

Electric rates in Cowden

Residential rates range from 13.2¢ to 19.3¢ per kWh.

Cowden
16.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop, Norris Electric Coop, Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL), Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL).

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

Internet providers in Cowden

Cowden has strong broadband coverage.

Astound Broadband
1,500 Mbps
Cable
Wabash Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Consolidated Communications
500 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
W A T C H TV
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 5 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop
Norris Electric Coop
Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL)
Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 9 providers

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 8 providers

Astound Broadband
Cable up to 1,500 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 500 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
W A T C H TV
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Wabash Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cowden, 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.