Residential electricity prices in Thornton, IL in August 2026 averaged approximately 19.32 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% more than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Thornton differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Thornton increased approximately 12%, from 17.19 ¢/kWh to 19.22 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Thornton in August 2026 averaged 21.38 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 21% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Thornton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Thornton natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Thornton (Illinois) decreased approximately 8%, from 22.77 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 21.04 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Thornton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Thornton 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 Thornton, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 2,338. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Thornton, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Thornton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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