Residential electricity prices in 51201 in December 2024 averaged approximately 12.43 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 16.26 ¢/kWh (December 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 51201 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from November 2023 to November 2024 - residential electricity prices in 51201 increased approximately 3%, from 12.91 ¢/kWh to 13.34 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 51201 in December 2024 averaged 8.40 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 35% less than the national average rate of 12.99 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Sheldon natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 51201 (Sheldon, IA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Sheldon (Iowa) decreased approximately 9%, from 8.58 $/Mcf (November 2023) to 7.83 $/Mcf (November 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 51201 (Sheldon, IA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Sheldon values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Sheldon solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Sheldon levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 51201 is associated with the city of Sheldon, IA in O'Brien County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 51201, or for other information related to utilities in Iowa, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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