Utility Providers in Salem, Illinois

Salem is served by 30 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Marion County.

Marion County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Salem 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 Salem-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 Salem

Electricity$150-$199 (15.5¢–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 Salem heats its homes

57%
27%
16%

57% natural gas · 27% electricity · 16% other fuels

Electric rates in Salem

Residential rates range from 15.5¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Salem
16.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL), Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop.

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

Internet providers in Salem

Salem has strong broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Wabash Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Consolidated Communications
500 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL

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

Electric 4 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL)
Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL)
Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop

Natural Gas 2 providers

Ameren Illinois
Salem, City Of

Water 15 providers

Sewer 2 providers

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 500 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 90 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Wabash Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Salem, 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.