Residential electricity prices in Orient, IA in March 2025 averaged approximately 12.55 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 27% less than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Orient differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Orient decreased approximately 0%, from 12.22 ¢/kWh to 12.21 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Orient in March 2025 averaged 11.50 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 21% less than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Orient natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Orient natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Orient (Iowa) decreased approximately 14%, from 10.44 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 9.03 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The city of Orient (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Orient 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 Orient solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Orient levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Orient, IA in Adair County has an approximate population of 408. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Orient, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Orient, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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