Primary sources for Normal, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Normal, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Normal, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Normal, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Normal, IL
Electricity rates in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL ranks 2 of 65 Illinois cities for the youngest residents (median age 25.2). Normal, Illinois has 52,908 residents in 19,775 households; 31.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Normal, IL can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Normal on the map
McLean County, with Normal marked
Who supplies Normal
McLean County lists 3 utilities for Normal, IL, a city of 52,908: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. McLean County page.
Who lives in Normal: income, cars, homes
In Normal, IL, 4,209 of 7,500 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,556 households moved in since 2018 and 2,552 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 9,887 residents of Normal, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 25.2. In Normal, IL, 6,366 of 19,775 households earn under $35,000, 4,320 $35,000-$75,000, 5,498 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,591 $150,000 or more. In Normal, IL, 1,151 households own no vehicle and 11,872 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 25,971 workers in Normal, IL, 3,226 work from home, 18,384 drive alone, 364 ride transit and 2,253 walk. Normal, IL homes: 13,730 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,809 none or one, median 5.5 rooms.
Household income in Normal, IL
| Normal, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL, households under $35,000 | 32.2% | 8 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, households $150,000 or more | 18.2% | 47 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, residents below poverty | 21.5% | 7 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, median age | 25.2 | 64 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 62.8% | 29 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, households without a vehicle | 5.8% | 27 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 60.0% | 34 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, workers at home | 12.4% | 38 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, cost-burdened renters | 56.1% | 10 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, moved in since 2018 | 48.3% | 3 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, moved in before 2000 | 12.9% | 60 of 65 |
Facts about Normal
- Residents of Normal, IL, ACS 2023
- 52,90828 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Normal, IL
- $66,35051 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Normal, IL
- 19,7752.68 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Normal, IL
- 55.2%10,922 owners and 8,853 renter households
- Housing units in Normal, IL
- 21,8792,104 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Normal, IL
- 31.7%6,270 of 19,775 homes
- Land area of Normal, IL
- 18.5 sq mi2,867.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Normal, IL
- 2.0%at 693 kWh a month over the $66,350 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Normal, IL
- 111NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 209.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Normal, IL
- 19899,064 of 21,879 homes (41.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Normal, IL
- $199,900$974 gross rent a month, 5.85% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Normal
Compare Normal with nearby cities
| City near Normal, IL | Distance from Normal | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 52,908 | $66,350 | 1989 | $199,900 | 111 | 12.4% |
| Bloomington, IL | 3.2 mi south | 78,703 (+25,795) | $75,449 (+$9,099) | 1982 (-7 yr) | $198,800 (-$1,100) | 110 (-1) | 18.4% (+5.9 pts) |
| Pekin, IL | 33.5 mi west | 31,812 (-21,096) | $58,355 (-$7,995) | 1962 (-27 yr) | $118,200 (-$81,700) | 257 (+146) | 7.3% (-5.1 pts) |
| Peoria, IL | 36.5 mi northwest | 112,126 (+59,218) | $58,716 (-$7,634) | 1966 (-23 yr) | $149,500 (-$50,400) | 270 (+159) | 10.5% (-1.9 pts) |
| Decatur, IL | 46.0 mi south | 70,368 (+17,460) | $50,809 (-$15,541) | 1960 (-29 yr) | $97,300 (-$102,600) | 149 (+38) | 7.5% (-4.9 pts) |
| Champaign, IL | 47.0 mi southeast | 88,822 (+35,914) | $57,544 (-$8,806) | 1985 (-4 yr) | $199,700 (-$200) | 193 (+82) | 14.9% (+2.5 pts) |
Housing and heating in Normal
Normal, IL: 9,064 of 21,879 homes were built before 1980 and 6,458 in 2000 or later. Normal, IL has 10,259 detached houses, 7,968 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 606 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Normal, IL
% of homes by decade built, Normal, IL
- 4pre-40
- 140s
- 550s
- 960s
- 2270s
- 1080s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Normal, IL
| Normal, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL, median year built | 1989 | 1981 | +8 years | 7 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, built before 1980 | 41.4% | 49.4% | -8.0 points | 54 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, built 2000 or later | 29.5% | 23.7% | +5.8 points | 6 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, detached houses | 46.9% | 60.4% | -13.5 points | 53 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 36.4% | 23.7% | +12.8 points | 9 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, mobile homes | 2.8% | 3.8% | -1.0 points | 5 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, renter households | 44.8% | 34.8% | +10.0 points | 9 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, median home value | $199,900 | $198,300 | +$1,600 | 50 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, median gross rent a month | $974 | $992 | -$18 | 55 of 65 |
| Normal, IL, people per household | 2.34 | 2.35 | -0.01 | 49 of 65 |
Cost of living with electricity in Normal
Normal, IL: 19,775 households at $1,081 a year per home for electricity (McLean County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $21.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,959 a year per household.
| Group in Normal, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Normal, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL, all households | 19,775 | $1,081 | $21.4 million | 1.63% |
| Normal, IL, homeowners | 10,922 | $1,268 | $13.8 million | 1.91% |
| Normal, IL, renters | 8,853 | $734 | $6.5 million | 1.11% |
Outage risk around Normal
Normal, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 107 wind and 4 tornado, 209.8 per 100,000 residents of 52,908. Top gust near Normal, IL: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Normal, IL: $1.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Normal, IL
wind and tornado reports, Normal, IL
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| Normal, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL, 2015 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Normal, IL, 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Normal, IL, 2017 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Normal, IL, 2018 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Normal, IL, 2019 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Normal, IL, 2020 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Normal, IL, 2021 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Normal, IL, 2022 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Normal, IL, 2023 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Normal, IL, 2024 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Normal, IL, 2025 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Analyst note on Normal
Normal, IL counts 52,908 residents in 19,775 households, on 18.5 square miles. Household income in Normal, IL is $66,350; 10,922 of its 19,775 households own. 6,270 of the 19,775 occupied homes in Normal, IL heat with electricity.
Normal, IL has 21,879 housing units, 2,104 of them vacant or seasonal. Normal, IL ranks 5 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of mobile homes (3%). Normal, IL ranks 7 of 65 Illinois cities for the newest homes (median year built 1989).
Normal, IL ranks 7 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (32%).
ZIP codes in Normal
| ZIP area touching Normal, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Normal | Share of Normal's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 61761 (Normal, IL) | 42.9% | 99.7% |
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Questions on Normal
Normal: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Normal, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and McLean County lists 3 utilities.
Normal: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Normal, IL: rank 28 of 65 by its 52,908 residents, rank 51 of 65 by $66,350 median income.
Normal: how many homes heat with electricity?
Normal, IL: 6,270 of 19,775 occupied homes, 31.7%; McLean County 23.5%.
Normal: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 2.0% of the $66,350 median income in Normal, IL.
Normal: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Normal, IL may be closed.
Normal: damaging storms reported nearby?
111 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Normal, IL, 2015 to 2025, 209.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Normal?
Normal, IL: median home built 1989; 9,064 of 21,879 homes (41.4%) predate 1980, 10,259 are detached and 7,968 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Normal, IL renters struggle with rent?
4,209 of 7,500 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Normal, IL live below the poverty line?
9,887 residents.
How many households in Normal, IL earn under $35,000?
6,366 of 19,775, against 3,591 at $150,000 or more.