Residential electricity prices in Kankakee, IL in May 2026 averaged approximately 23.85 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 29% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Kankakee differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in Kankakee increased approximately 12%, from 18.28 ¢/kWh to 20.47 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Kankakee in May 2026 averaged 15.39 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 22% less than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Kankakee natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Kankakee natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Kankakee (Illinois) increased approximately 5%, from 13.55 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 14.29 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Kankakee solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Kankakee 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 Kankakee, IL in Kankakee County has an approximate population of 27,537. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Kankakee, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Kankakee, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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