Residential electricity prices in Opelousas, LA 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas increased approximately 4%, from 12.42 ¢/kWh to 12.94 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Opelousas 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 Opelousas natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Opelousas natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Opelousas (Louisiana) increased approximately 10%, from 15.42 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 16.99 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The city of Opelousas (Louisiana) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Opelousas 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 Opelousas solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Opelousas 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 city of Opelousas, LA in St. Landry County has an approximate population of 16,634. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Opelousas, LA, or for other information related to utilities in Opelousas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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