Utility Providers in New Athens, Illinois

New Athens is served by 35 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in St. Clair County.

St. Clair County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in New Athens vs. US average

Electricity
16.2¢/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 New Athens-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 New Athens

Electricity$150-$199 (15.4¢–17.0¢/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 New Athens heats its homes

43%
25%
33%

43% natural gas · 25% electricity · 33% other fuels

Electric rates in New Athens

Residential rates range from 15.4¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

New Athens
16.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

Internet providers in New Athens

New Athens has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
115 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL

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

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 27 providers

AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC
ARAPAHO VILLAGE MHP
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS
FSH WATER COMMISSION
IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS
ILDU LEPERE MHP, LLC
KASKASKIA WATER DISTRICT
MEADOWBROOK MH COMMUNITY, LLC
PRAIRIE DUPONT PWD
S L M WATER COMMISSION
SOUTHWESTERN IL CORRECTIONAL CENTER
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES

Sewer 1 provider

NEW ATHENS STP, VILLAGE OF

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in New Athens, 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.