Utility Providers in Thomson, Illinois

Thomson is served by 19 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Carroll County.

Carroll County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Thomson vs. US average

Electricity
16.7¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% 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 Thomson-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 Thomson

Electricity$200-$249 (14.8¢–18.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Thomson heats its homes

56%
11%
33%

56% natural gas · 11% electricity · 33% other fuels

Electric rates in Thomson

Residential rates range from 14.8¢ to 18.6¢ per kWh.

Thomson
16.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

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

Internet providers in Thomson

Thomson has strong broadband coverage.

Stratus Networks Inc
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Brightspeed
100 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 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 9 providers

Sewer 1 provider

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Internet 6 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Stratus Networks Inc
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Thomson, 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.