Residential electricity prices in Oblong, 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 Oblong 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 Oblong increased approximately 12%, from 18.28 ¢/kWh to 20.47 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Oblong in April 2026 averaged 14.29 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 21% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Oblong natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Oblong natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Oblong (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 Oblong solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Oblong 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 Oblong, IL in Crawford County has an approximate population of 1,466. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Oblong, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Oblong, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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