Residential electricity prices in Essex, IL in October 2025 averaged approximately 18.74 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 4% more than the national average rate of 17.98 ¢/kWh (October 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Essex differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2024 to September 2025 - residential electricity prices in Essex increased approximately 21%, from 15.80 ¢/kWh to 19.05 ¢/kWh. [1]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Essex natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Essex natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Essex (Illinois) increased approximately n/a%, from $/Mcf ( ) to $/Mcf ( ). [2]
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The village of Essex (Illinois) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Essex 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 Essex solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Essex 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 village of Essex, IL in Kankakee County has an approximate population of 802. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Essex, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Essex, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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