Utility Providers in Equality, Illinois

Equality is served by 19 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Gallatin County.

Gallatin County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Equality vs. US average

Electricity
15.4¢/kWh
↓ 7% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% 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 Equality-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 Equality

Electricity$150-$199 (13.7¢–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 Equality heats its homes

42%
33%
26%

42% natural gas · 33% electricity · 26% other fuels

Electric rates in Equality

Residential rates range from 13.7¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Equality
15.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc, Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop.

This is 7% 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 Equality

Equality has strong broadband coverage.

ClearWave
7,000 Mbps
Fiber
Shawnee Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Shawnee Telephone Company
500 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc
Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 7 providers

Sewer 1 provider

EQUALITY STP, VILLAGE OF

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless
ClearWave
Fiber up to 7,000 Mbps
Shawnee Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Shawnee Telephone Company
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Equality, 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.