Residential electricity prices in 62401 in November 2025 averaged approximately 18.31 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 3% more than the national average rate of 17.78 ¢/kWh (November 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 62401 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from October 2024 to October 2025 - residential electricity prices in 62401 increased approximately 14%, from 16.48 ¢/kWh to 18.74 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 62401 in November 2025 averaged 10.56 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 29% less than the national average rate of 14.87 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Effingham natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 62401 (Effingham, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Effingham (Illinois) decreased approximately 2%, from 15.81 $/Mcf (October 2024) to 15.45 $/Mcf (October 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Effingham solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Effingham 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 62401 is associated with the city of Effingham, IL in Effingham County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 62401, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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