Utility Providers in Tuscola, Illinois

Tuscola is served by 29 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Douglas County.

Douglas County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Tuscola 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 Tuscola-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 Tuscola

Electricity$150-$199 (16.9¢–17.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Tuscola heats its homes

52%
39%
9%

52% natural gas · 39% electricity · 9% other fuels

Electric rates in Tuscola

Residential rates range from 16.9¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Tuscola
16.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop, 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 Tuscola

Tuscola has strong broadband coverage.

Pavlov Media
8,000 Mbps
Fiber
Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Conxxus
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Fidium Fiber
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable

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

Electric 3 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop
Eastern Illinois Elec Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 11 providers

ARCOLA/TUSCOLA WATER TRANSMISSIOIN MAIN
EGYPTIAN TRAIL WATER CORP
IL AMERICAN-VILLA GROVE
WEST PRAIRIE WATER COMPANY

Sewer 3 providers

TUSCOLA - SOUTHSIDE STP
TUSCOLA, NORTH WWTP

Internet 11 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 500 Mbps
Conxxus
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 7,000 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Pavlov Media
Fiber up to 8,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
W A T C H TV
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Tuscola, 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.