Residential electricity prices in 71473 in August 2025 averaged approximately 12.46 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 29% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 71473 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in 71473 increased approximately 12%, from 11.61 ¢/kWh to 13.02 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 71473 in July 2025 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 25.27 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Sikes natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 71473 (Sikes, LA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Sikes (Louisiana) increased approximately 10%, from 22.29 $/Mcf (June 2024) to 24.42 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 71473 (Sikes, LA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Sikes 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 Sikes solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Sikes 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 71473 is associated with the city of Sikes, LA in Winn County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 71473, or for other information related to utilities in Louisiana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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