Residential electricity prices in 48657 in December 2025 averaged approximately 19.53 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 13% more than the national average rate of 17.24 ¢/kWh (December 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 48657 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from November 2024 to November 2025 - residential electricity prices in 48657 increased approximately 6%, from 18.84 ¢/kWh to 19.94 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 48657 in December 2025 averaged 10.24 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% less than the national average rate of 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Sanford natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 48657 (Sanford, MI) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Sanford (Michigan) increased approximately 5%, from 10.16 $/Mcf (November 2024) to 10.66 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Sanford solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Sanford 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 48657 is associated with the city of Sanford, MI in Midland County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 48657, or for other information related to utilities in Michigan, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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