Residential electricity prices in 60417 in January 2026 averaged approximately 16.36 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (January 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 60417 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2024 to December 2025 - residential electricity prices in 60417 increased approximately 7%, from 15.96 ¢/kWh to 17.07 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 60417 in December 2025 averaged 9.48 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 33% less than the national average rate of 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Crete natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 60417 (Crete, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Crete (Illinois) decreased approximately 1%, from 10.68 $/Mcf (November 2024) to 10.56 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 60417 (Crete, IL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Crete 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 Crete solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Crete 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 60417 is associated with the city of Crete, IL in Will County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 60417, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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