Residential electricity prices in 70401 in July 2026 averaged approximately 12.72 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 31% less than the national average rate of 18.31 ¢/kWh (July 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 70401 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2025 to June 2026 - residential electricity prices in 70401 increased approximately 6%, from 12.74 ¢/kWh to 13.49 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 70401 in June 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 24.09 $/Mcf (June 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Hammond natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 70401 (Hammond, LA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Hammond (Louisiana) decreased approximately 100%, from 21.78 $/Mcf (May 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Hammond solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Hammond 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 ZIP code 70401 is associated with the city of Hammond, LA in Tangipahoa County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 70401, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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