Residential electricity prices in 81235 in March 2026 averaged approximately 16.74 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 81235 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in 81235 increased approximately 11%, from 15.08 ¢/kWh to 16.79 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 81235 in March 2026 averaged 11.64 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Lake City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 81235 (Lake City, CO) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lake City (Colorado) increased approximately 13%, from 9.75 $/Mcf (February 2025) to 10.99 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Lake City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Lake City levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 81235 is associated with the city of Lake City, CO in Hinsdale County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 81235, or for other information related to utilities in Colorado, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The world's largest source for producing electricity is coal, which generates about half of the electricity in the U.S.
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