Utility Providers in Prophetstown, Illinois

Prophetstown is served by 25 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Whiteside County.

Whiteside County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Prophetstown 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 Prophetstown-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 Prophetstown

Electricity$100-$149 (14.8¢–17.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$60/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 Prophetstown heats its homes

59%
12%
29%

59% natural gas · 12% electricity · 29% other fuels

Electric rates in Prophetstown

Residential rates range from 14.8¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Prophetstown
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Commonwealth Edison Co, Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc.

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 Prophetstown

Prophetstown has strong broadband coverage.

Stratus Networks Inc
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Strada Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Nextlink
700 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Commonwealth Edison Co
Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Nicor Gas Company

Water 12 providers

Sewer 1 provider

PROPHETSTOWN STP, CITY OF

Internet 9 providers

Geneseo Telephone Company
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Henry County Telephone Company
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 700 Mbps
Strada Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Stratus Networks Inc
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Prophetstown, 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.