Utility Providers in Roberts, Illinois

Roberts is served by 24 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Ford County.

Ford County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Roberts 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 Roberts-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 Roberts

Electricity$150-$199 (17.0¢–17.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Roberts heats its homes

6%
13%
82%

6% natural gas · 13% electricity · 82% other fuels

Electric rates in Roberts

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

Roberts
17.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

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 Roberts

Roberts has strong broadband coverage.

Conxxus
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Consolidated Communications
500 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
W A T C H TV
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Commonwealth Edison Co
Corn Belt Energy Corporation
Eastern Illinois Elec Coop

Natural Gas 2 providers

Ameren Illinois
Nicor Gas Company

Water 11 providers

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 500 Mbps
Conxxus
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps
W A T C H TV
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Roberts, 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.