Utility Providers in Wataga, Illinois

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

Knox County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Wataga 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 Wataga-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 Wataga

Electricity$200-$249 (17.0¢–17.0¢/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 Wataga heats its homes

52%
32%
16%

52% natural gas · 32% electricity · 16% other fuels

Electric rates in Wataga

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

Wataga
17.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation.

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 Wataga

Wataga has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Oneida Network Services
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Oneida Telephone Exchange
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Ameren Illinois Company
Corn Belt Energy Corporation

Natural Gas 1 provider

Ameren Illinois

Water 17 providers

Sewer 2 providers

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Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Oneida Network Services
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Oneida Telephone Exchange
Fiber up to 1,000 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 Wataga, 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.