Residential electricity prices in West Lafayette, IN in May 2026 averaged approximately 18.15 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 2% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette increased approximately 6%, from 16.89 ¢/kWh to 17.90 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in West Lafayette in May 2026 averaged 13.70 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 31% 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 West Lafayette natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare West Lafayette natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in West Lafayette (Indiana) increased approximately 14%, from 12.66 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 14.45 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of West Lafayette solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette, IN in Tippecanoe County has an approximate population of 29,596. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in West Lafayette, IN, or for other information related to utilities in West Lafayette, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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