Residential electricity prices in Altoona, IA in January 2024 averaged approximately 11.85 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 23% less than the national average rate of 15.45 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Altoona differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in Altoona increased approximately 6%, from 11.25 ¢/kWh to 11.88 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Altoona in January 2024 averaged 7.60 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 36% less than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Altoona natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Altoona natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Altoona (Iowa) decreased approximately 27%, from 11.07 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 8.04 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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The city of Altoona (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Altoona 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 Altoona solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Altoona 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 city of Altoona, IA in Polk County has an approximate population of 14,541. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Altoona, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Altoona, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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