Primary sources for Skokie, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Skokie, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Skokie, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Skokie, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Skokie, IL
Electricity rates in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL ranks 8th of 65 Illinois cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1959). Skokie, Illinois has 66,427 residents in 23,971 households; 15.8% heat with electricity.
Households in Skokie, IL can pick a supplier. See how to compare suppliers.
Skokie on the map
Cook County, with Skokie marked
Who supplies Skokie
Cook County lists 1 utility for Skokie, IL, a city of 66,427: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Cook County page.
Outage risk around Skokie
Skokie, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 370 wind and 12 tornado, 575.1 per 100,000 residents of 66,427. Top gust near Skokie, IL: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Skokie, IL: $1.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Skokie, IL
wind and tornado reports, Skokie, IL
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- 9'16
- 6'17
- 8'18
- 9'19
- 50'20
- 48'21
- 111'22
- 34'23
- 55'24
- 43'25
| Skokie, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL, 2015 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Skokie, IL, 2016 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Skokie, IL, 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Skokie, IL, 2018 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Skokie, IL, 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Skokie, IL, 2020 | 49 | 1 | 50 |
| Skokie, IL, 2021 | 47 | 1 | 48 |
| Skokie, IL, 2022 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| Skokie, IL, 2023 | 31 | 3 | 34 |
| Skokie, IL, 2024 | 50 | 5 | 55 |
| Skokie, IL, 2025 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
Facts about Skokie
- Residents of Skokie, IL, ACS 2023
- 66,42719 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Skokie, IL
- $93,55035 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Skokie, IL
- 23,9712.77 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Skokie, IL
- 74.1%17,773 owners and 6,198 renter households
- Housing units in Skokie, IL
- 25,0141,043 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Skokie, IL
- 15.8%3,797 of 23,971 homes
- Land area of Skokie, IL
- 10.1 sq mi6,600.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Skokie, IL
- 1.4%at 693 kWh a month over the $93,550 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Skokie, IL
- 382NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 575.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Skokie, IL
- 195921,325 of 25,014 homes (85.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Skokie, IL
- $368,600$1,491 gross rent a month, 4.85% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Skokie
Skokie has no price series of its own. Skokie: the Illinois average was 12.50 ¢/kWh in 2015. Skokie: 15.87 ¢ in 2024, 27% up. Skokie: against 30% up for the U.S. average.
Skokie: a 693 kWh month at the Illinois price. Skokie: $87 in 2015, $110 in 2024. Skokie: $1,320 a year, 1.4% of the $93,550 median income.
Skokie: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Illinois average | Skokie: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2015, Skokie | 12.50 | -0.15 |
| 2016, Skokie | 12.54 | -0.01 |
| 2017, Skokie | 12.95 | +0.06 |
| 2018, Skokie | 12.77 | -0.10 |
| 2019, Skokie | 13.03 | +0.02 |
| 2020, Skokie | 13.04 | -0.11 |
| 2021, Skokie | 13.18 | -0.48 |
| 2022, Skokie | 15.65 | +0.61 |
| 2023, Skokie | 15.71 | -0.29 |
| 2024, Skokie | 15.87 | -0.61 |
Skokie, IL: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Skokie, IL price.
CSVBill and heat pump calculator, Skokie
Compare Skokie with nearby cities
| City near Skokie, IL | Distance from Skokie | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 66,427 | $93,550 | 1959 | $368,600 | 382 | 16.5% |
| Evanston, IL | 2.5 mi east | 76,552 (+10,125) | $95,766 (+$2,216) | 1952 (-7 yr) | $472,300 (+$103,700) | 324 (-58) | 25.5% (+9.0 pts) |
| Niles, IL | 3.6 mi west | 30,262 (-36,165) | $78,563 (-$14,987) | 1965 (+6 yr) | $350,900 (-$17,700) | 463 (+81) | 9.9% (-6.7 pts) |
| Park Ridge, IL | 5.6 mi west | 39,241 (-27,186) | $138,059 (+$44,509) | 1960 (+1 yr) | $539,300 (+$170,700) | 500 (+118) | 22.0% (+5.4 pts) |
| Glenview, IL | 5.6 mi northwest | 47,682 (-18,745) | $138,758 (+$45,208) | 1977 (+18 yr) | $598,800 (+$230,200) | 412 (+30) | 19.5% (+3.0 pts) |
| Northbrook, IL | 8.1 mi northwest | 34,642 (-31,785) | $155,321 (+$61,771) | 1975 (+16 yr) | $644,100 (+$275,500) | 320 (-62) | 27.4% (+10.9 pts) |
Housing and heating in Skokie
Skokie, IL: 21,325 of 25,014 homes were built before 1980 and 1,795 in 2000 or later. Skokie, IL has 13,740 detached houses, 6,875 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 130 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Skokie, IL
% of homes by decade built, Skokie, IL
- 7pre-40
- 940s
- 3950s
- 1660s
- 1370s
- 480s
- 490s
- 600s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Skokie, IL
| Skokie, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL, median year built | 1959 | 1961 | -2 years | 57 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, built before 1980 | 85.3% | 74.1% | +11.1 points | 5 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, built 2000 or later | 7.2% | 12.1% | -4.9 points | 50 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, detached houses | 54.9% | 39.8% | +15.1 points | 42 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 27.5% | 34.2% | -6.7 points | 22 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, mobile homes | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3 points | 27 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, renter households | 25.9% | 42.5% | -16.6 points | 42 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, median home value | $368,600 | $305,200 | +$63,400 | 16 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, median gross rent a month | $1,491 | $1,381 | +$110 | 30 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, people per household | 2.74 | 2.45 | +0.29 | 16 of 65 |
Cost of living with electricity in Skokie
Skokie, IL: 23,971 households at $1,067 a year per home for electricity (Cook County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $25.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,271 a year per household.
| Group in Skokie, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Skokie, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL, all households | 23,971 | $1,067 | $25.6 million | 1.14% |
| Skokie, IL, homeowners | 17,773 | $1,275 | $22.7 million | 1.36% |
| Skokie, IL, renters | 6,198 | $785 | $4.9 million | 0.84% |
Who lives in Skokie: income, cars, homes
In Skokie, IL, 3,157 of 5,890 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,447 households moved in since 2018 and 6,235 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Skokie, IL, 1,793 households own no vehicle and 12,837 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 30,720 workers in Skokie, IL, 5,084 work from home, 18,518 drive alone, 1,688 ride transit and 638 walk. In Skokie, IL, 4,127 of 23,971 households earn under $35,000, 5,068 $35,000-$75,000, 7,714 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,062 $150,000 or more. 6,303 residents of Skokie, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 42.6. Skokie, IL homes: 15,122 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,094 none or one, median 5.6 rooms.
Household income in Skokie, IL
| Skokie, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL, households under $35,000 | 17.2% | 27 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, households $150,000 or more | 29.5% | 24 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, residents below poverty | 9.6% | 29 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, median age | 42.6 | 10 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 60.5% | 31 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, households without a vehicle | 7.5% | 22 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 53.6% | 46 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, workers at home | 16.5% | 24 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, cost-burdened renters | 53.6% | 14 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, moved in since 2018 | 26.9% | 46 of 65 |
| Skokie, IL, moved in before 2000 | 26.0% | 13 of 65 |
Climate and electric heating around Skokie
Skokie is in Cook County, IL. Skokie: degree days are county values.
Skokie: 6,207 heating degree days a year. Skokie: 833 cooling degree days a year.
| Skokie | County value |
|---|---|
| Skokie, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 6,207 |
| Skokie, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 5,835 |
| Skokie, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 833 |
| Skokie, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 962 |
| Skokie, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 15.8% |
Skokie: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Skokie
Skokie, IL counts 66,427 residents in 23,971 households, on 10.1 square miles. 3,797 of the 23,971 occupied homes in Skokie, IL heat with electricity. Household income in Skokie, IL is $93,550; 17,773 of its 23,971 households own.
Skokie, IL has 25,014 housing units, 1,043 of them vacant or seasonal. Skokie, IL ranks 10th of 65 Illinois cities for the oldest residents (median age 42.6). Skokie, IL ranks 14th of 65 Illinois cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (53.6%).
Skokie, IL ranks 16th of 65 Illinois cities for the highest median home value ($368,600).
ZIP codes in Skokie
| ZIP area touching Skokie, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Skokie | Share of Skokie's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 60076 (Skokie, IL) | 100.0% | 51.0% |
| 60077 (Skokie, IL) | 100.0% | 42.0% |
| 60203 (Skokie, IL) | 100.0% | 6.8% |
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Questions on Skokie
Skokie: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Skokie, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Cook County lists 1 utility.
Skokie: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Skokie, IL: rank 19 of 65 by its 66,427 residents, rank 35 of 65 by $93,550 median income.
Skokie: how many homes heat with electricity?
Skokie, IL: 3,797 of 23,971 occupied homes, 15.8%; Cook County 15.8%.
Skokie: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 1.4% of the $93,550 median income in Skokie, IL.
Skokie: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Skokie, IL may be closed.
Skokie: damaging storms reported nearby?
382 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Skokie, IL, 2015 to 2025, 575.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Skokie?
Skokie, IL: median home built 1959; 21,325 of 25,014 homes (85.3%) predate 1980, 13,740 are detached and 6,875 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Skokie, IL renters struggle with rent?
3,157 of 5,890 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Skokie, IL households have no car?
1,793 households; 12,837 have two or more.
How many people in Skokie, IL work from home?
5,084 of 30,720 workers.