Residential electricity prices in 62024 in June 2025 averaged approximately 18.33 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 5% more than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (June 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 62024 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2024 to May 2025 - residential electricity prices in 62024 increased approximately 12%, from 16.59 ¢/kWh to 18.62 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 62024 in June 2025 averaged 20.35 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% less than the national average rate of 23.15 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of East Alton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 62024 (East Alton, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in East Alton (Illinois) decreased approximately 2%, from 16.64 $/Mcf (May 2024) to 16.31 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 62024 (East Alton, IL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare East Alton 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 East Alton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare East Alton 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 62024 is associated with the city of East Alton, IL in Madison County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 62024, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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