Residential electricity prices in 83421 in May 2026 averaged approximately 12.35 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 33% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 83421 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 83421 increased approximately 7%, from 11.89 ¢/kWh to 12.70 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 83421 in April 2026 averaged 8.91 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 51% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Chester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 83421 (Chester, ID) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Chester (Idaho) increased approximately 9%, from 7.14 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 7.77 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 83421 is associated with the city of Chester, ID in Fremont County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 83421, or for other information related to utilities in Idaho, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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