Utility Providers in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Crystal Lake is served by 46 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Mchenry County.

Mchenry County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Crystal Lake vs. US average

Electricity
14.8¢/kWh
↓ 10% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 7% 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 Crystal Lake-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 Crystal Lake

Electricity$100-$149 (14.8¢–14.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Crystal Lake heats its homes

90%
9%
1%

90% natural gas · 9% electricity · 1% other fuels

Electric rates in Crystal Lake

Residential rates range from 14.8¢ to 14.8¢ per kWh.

Crystal Lake
14.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Commonwealth Edison Co, Rock Energy Cooperative.

This is 10% 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 Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake has strong broadband coverage.

i3 Broadband
8,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Commonwealth Edison Co
Rock Energy Cooperative

Natural Gas 1 provider

Nicor Gas Company

Water 32 providers

AQUA ILLINOIS-CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER CO.
AQUA ILLINOIS-EASTWOOD MANOR
AQUA ILLINOIS-MCHENRY SHORES
AQUA ILLINOIS-NUNDA
FOX RIVER GROVE
HARBOR LITES-PISTAKEE FSHG CL
IL AMERICAN-TERRA COTTA
LAKE IN THE HILLS
OAKBROOK ESTATES MHP
PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-HOLIDAY HILLS
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-KILLARNEY
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-WALK UP WOODS
PRAIRIE RIDGE ASSOCIATION
VALLEY HI NURSING HOME
WONDER LAKE (NIU)

Sewer 6 providers

CRYSTAL LAKE STP #3
CRYSTAL LAKE STP 1&2
CRYSTAL LAKE WWTP #2, CITY OF
CRYSTAL LAKE WWTP #3
LAKEWOOD STP, VILLAGE OF
McHenry South WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband
Fiber up to 8,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

Business Internet 2 providers

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Crystal Lake, 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.