Utility Providers in Manchester, Illinois

Manchester is served by 16 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Scott County.

Scott County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Manchester vs. US average

Electricity
17.0¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% 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 Manchester-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 Manchester

Electricity$150-$199 (17.0¢–17.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Manchester heats its homes

84%
15%
1%

84% natural gas · 15% electricity · 1% other fuels

Electric rates in Manchester

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

Manchester
17.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Manchester is served by Ameren Illinois Company, a investor owned utility.

This is 3% above 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 Manchester

Manchester has strong broadband coverage.

Conxxus
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
90 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Ameren Illinois Company

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 6 providers

ALSEY-GLASGOW WATER COMMISSION
EXETER-MERRITT WATER COOP
SCOTT COUNTY RURAL WATER CO-OP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Conxxus
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 90 Mbps
Illinois Net
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Manchester, 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.