Utility Providers in Nilwood, Illinois

Nilwood is served by 38 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Macoupin County.

Macoupin County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Nilwood 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 Nilwood-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 Nilwood

Electricity$150-$199 (17.0¢–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 Nilwood heats its homes

32%
9%
59%

32% natural gas · 9% electricity · 59% other fuels

Electric rates in Nilwood

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

Nilwood
17.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL).

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 Nilwood

Nilwood has moderate broadband coverage.

Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 30 providers

Sewer 1 provider

NILWOOD, VILLAGE OF

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Nilwood, 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.