Residential electricity prices in 83226 in April 2025 averaged approximately 11.89 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 32% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 83226 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 83226 increased approximately 5%, from 11.01 ¢/kWh to 11.56 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 83226 in April 2025 averaged 7.98 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 50% less than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Challis natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 83226 (Challis, ID) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Challis (Idaho) decreased approximately 16%, from 8.44 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 7.13 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 83226 (Challis, ID) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Challis 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 Challis solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Challis 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 ZIP code 83226 is associated with the city of Challis, ID in Custer County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 83226, or for other information related to utilities in Idaho, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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