Residential electricity prices in Melvin, IA in January 2025 averaged approximately 12.05 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Melvin differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in Melvin increased approximately 4%, from 11.95 ¢/kWh to 12.43 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Melvin in January 2025 averaged 8.65 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 30% less than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Melvin natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Melvin natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Melvin (Iowa) increased approximately 3%, from 8.14 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 8.40 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The city of Melvin (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Melvin 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 Melvin solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Melvin 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 Melvin, IA in Osceola County has an approximate population of 214. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Melvin, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Melvin, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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