Residential electricity prices in Orient, IA in August 2026 averaged approximately 17.06 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% less than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [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 July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Orient increased approximately 5%, from 15.22 ¢/kWh to 15.99 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Orient in August 2026 averaged 24.48 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 10% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [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) increased approximately 0%, from 23.85 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 23.93 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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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.
A chemical that smells like sulfur is added to natural gas. This allows it to be detected in cases where leaks occur.
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