Electricity rate details and in-depth statistics about ZIP Code 62812 in the state of Illinois. View open electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 62812 in Benton, IL in the U.S. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 62812 to those in Illinois and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Franklin County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 62812 (Benton, IL) compare to rates in Illinois and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 62812 of 9.06¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Illinois overall.
ZIP Code 62812 vs. Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate of 16.36¢/kWh is approximately 81% higher than the 9.06¢/kWh 62812 average rate.
ZIP Code 62812 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 93% higher than the average residential rate in 62812.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 62812, Illinois, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 62812 | 9.06¢/kWh | 3.63¢/kWh | 0.77¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 16.36¢/kWh | 12.28¢/kWh | 10.27¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 62812. See how this Franklin County region compares to other regions in Illinois.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 62812 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Illinois.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 62812 | Average IL ZIP | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 2.16 MkWh | 2.39 MkWh | 3753 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 1.92 MkWh | 2.13 MkWh | 3334 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 1.62 MkWh | 1.8 MkWh | 2821 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 1.67 MkWh | 1.85 MkWh | 2895 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 2.75 MkWh | 3.04 MkWh | 4772 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 3.32 MkWh | 3.68 MkWh | 5770 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 2.8 MkWh | 3.1 MkWh | 4864 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 2.05 MkWh | 2.27 MkWh | 3561 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 1.79 MkWh | 1.98 MkWh | 3108 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 1.8 MkWh | 1.99 MkWh | 3120 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 2.4 MkWh | 2.66 MkWh | 4165 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 2.53 MkWh | 2.8 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 62812 is connected to Benton, IL in Franklin County. This Illinois region currently has an approximate population of 10,881 residents and an estimated 4,433 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 62812 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
