Utility Providers in Princeton, Illinois

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

Bureau County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Princeton vs. US average

Electricity
16.3¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 3% 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 Princeton-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 Princeton

Electricity$150-$199 (15.6¢–17.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$28/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 Princeton heats its homes

74%
14%
13%

74% natural gas · 14% electricity · 13% other fuels

Electric rates in Princeton

Residential rates range from 15.6¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Princeton
16.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Commonwealth Edison Co, Corn Belt Energy Corporation.

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

Internet providers in Princeton

Princeton has strong broadband coverage.

Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Conxxus
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
IVNet
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Nextlink
700 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Commonwealth Edison Co
Corn Belt Energy Corporation

Natural Gas 2 providers

Ameren Illinois
Nicor Gas Company

Water 24 providers

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Conxxus
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 7,000 Mbps
IVNet
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 700 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Princeton, 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.