Residential electricity prices in Essex, IA in September 2025 averaged approximately 14.79 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 18% less than the national average rate of 18.07 ¢/kWh (September 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Essex differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2024 to August 2025 - residential electricity prices in Essex increased approximately 6%, from 14.78 ¢/kWh to 15.64 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Essex in September 2025 averaged 21.25 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 13% less than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Essex natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Essex natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Essex (Iowa) increased approximately 9%, from 20.57 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 22.45 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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The city of Essex (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Essex 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 Essex solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Essex 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 Essex, IA in Page County has an approximate population of 798. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Essex, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Essex, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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