Utility Providers in Montrose, Illinois

Montrose is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Cumberland County.

Cumberland County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Montrose vs. US average

Electricity
15.8¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$11.11/Mcf
↓ 23% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Montrose-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 Montrose

Electricity$200-$249 (14.6¢–17.0¢/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 Montrose heats its homes

22%
30%
48%

22% natural gas · 30% electricity · 48% other fuels

Electric rates in Montrose

Residential rates range from 14.6¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Montrose
15.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 4% 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 Montrose

Montrose has strong broadband coverage.

Wabash Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Consolidated Communications
500 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

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

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 5 providers

Sewer 1 provider

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Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 500 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Wabash Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Montrose, 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.