Residential electricity prices in Chester, AR in July 2025 averaged approximately 13.23 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (July 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Chester differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2024 to June 2025 - residential electricity prices in Chester increased approximately 8%, from 12.38 ¢/kWh to 13.33 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Chester in July 2025 averaged 33.64 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 33% more than the national average rate of 25.27 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Chester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Chester natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Chester (Arkansas) increased approximately 57%, from 19.58 $/Mcf (June 2024) to 30.74 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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The town of Chester (Arkansas) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Chester values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Chester solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Chester levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The town of Chester, AR in Crawford County has an approximate population of 159. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Chester, AR, or for other information related to utilities in Chester, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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