Residential electricity prices in 71434 in April 2025 averaged approximately 13.46 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 23% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 71434 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 71434 increased approximately 4%, from 12.42 ¢/kWh to 12.94 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 71434 in April 2025 averaged 22.59 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 41% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Gorum natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 71434 (Gorum, LA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Gorum (Louisiana) increased approximately 10%, from 15.42 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 16.99 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 71434 (Gorum, LA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Gorum 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 Gorum solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Gorum 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 ZIP code 71434 is associated with the city of Gorum, LA in Natchitoches County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 71434, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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