Residential electricity prices in 71281 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 71281 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 71281 increased approximately 6%, from 12.74 ¢/kWh to 13.49 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 71281 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 Swartz natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 71281 (Swartz, LA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Swartz (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 Swartz solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Swartz 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 71281 is associated with the city of Swartz, LA in Ouachita Parish County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 71281, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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