Residential electricity prices in Columbus City, IA in June 2025 averaged approximately 15.39 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (June 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Columbus City differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2024 to May 2025 - residential electricity prices in Columbus City decreased approximately 0%, from 14.30 ¢/kWh to 14.23 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Columbus City in May 2025 averaged 16.37 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% less than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Columbus City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Columbus City natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Columbus City (Iowa) increased approximately 14%, from 12.04 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 13.71 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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The city of Columbus City (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Columbus City 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 Columbus City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Columbus City 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 Columbus City, IA in Louisa County has an approximate population of 391. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Columbus City, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Columbus City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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