Residential electricity prices in Houghton, MI in May 2025 averaged approximately 20.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 16% more than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Houghton differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in Houghton increased approximately 3%, from 19.37 ¢/kWh to 19.95 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Houghton in May 2025 averaged 13.68 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 29% less than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Houghton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Houghton natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Houghton (Michigan) increased approximately 5%, from 11.27 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 11.78 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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The city of Houghton (Michigan) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Houghton 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 Houghton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Houghton 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 Houghton, MI in Houghton County has an approximate population of 7,708. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Houghton, MI, or for other information related to utilities in Houghton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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