Residential electricity prices in 61018 in July 2025 averaged approximately 17.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 1% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (July 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 61018 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2024 to June 2025 - residential electricity prices in 61018 increased approximately 14%, from 16.05 ¢/kWh to 18.33 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 61018 in July 2025 averaged 22.81 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dakota natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 61018 (Dakota, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Dakota (Illinois) decreased approximately 100%, from 18.55 $/Mcf (June 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 61018 (Dakota, IL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Dakota 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 Dakota solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Dakota 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 61018 is associated with the city of Dakota, IL in Stephenson County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 61018, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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