Residential electricity prices in Hometown, IL in April 2026 averaged approximately 20.47 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about INF% more than the national average rate of ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Hometown differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Hometown increased approximately 7%, from 17.55 ¢/kWh to 18.86 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Hometown in April 2026 averaged 14.29 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Hometown natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Hometown natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Hometown (Illinois) increased approximately 11%, from 10.91 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 12.10 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Hometown solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Hometown 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 city of Hometown, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 4,349. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Hometown, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Hometown, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Five states accounted for about 40% percent of total U.S. natural gas usage in 2013: Texas, California, Louisiana, Florida, & New York.
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