Residential electricity prices in 60085 in August 2025 averaged approximately 18.09 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 3% more than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 60085 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in 60085 increased approximately 14%, from 15.19 ¢/kWh to 17.25 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 60085 in August 2025 averaged 23.23 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 14% less than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Waukegan natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 60085 (Waukegan, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Waukegan (Illinois) increased approximately 10%, from 20.78 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 22.81 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 60085 (Waukegan, IL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Waukegan 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 Waukegan solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Waukegan 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 60085 is associated with the city of Waukegan, IL in Lake County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 60085, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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